St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

About St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy is a state primary in Herefordshire that currently educates 243 pupils against a capacity of 264, meaning it is running close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total places. However, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 55 applications for 24 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.1%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. As a Church of England academy, it has a religious character that may appeal to local families, though admissions are managed through the usual local authority process. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two, which can be a practical draw for parents looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

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