Old Town Infant School and Nursery
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
192
AGES
3 - 7
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(25/03/2025)
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School Description

Pupils at Old Town Infant School and Nursery blossom. They rise to the high expectations the school has of them. The school is ambitious for every pupil. Pupils achieve well. The school has worked hard to create a nurturing environment for pupils to learn in. For example, pupils can often be seen sharing a book in the ‘enchanted forest’ library. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely supportive. This reflects the school’s vision of ‘children at the heart of everything we do’. Pupils know precisely how to behave. As a result, the youngest children in Nursery learn to share well and follow instructions. This behaviour becomes intrinsic to older pupils. Pupils cultivate a calm and purposeful atmosphere for learning. Pupils make a tangible difference to the school. They have enhanced social times by suggesting a vast array of opportunities. For example, pupils develop gross motor skills when skipping and playing ball games while others learn about healthy eating through a fruit and vegetable stall. Pupils, such as the many school councillors, make meaningful contributions. They are responsible for choosing the gifts the school buys for those who are less fortunate, for example.

Old Town Infant School and Nursery Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Amazing”

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"> I attended this school from 2014-2015 and it was my favourite place in the world. It has many toys and interactive activities to keep your children entertained. Sadly my favourite teacher, Mr Burt, left yet I still think it is an amazing place. From the play trail to the classrooms; it is very friendly. All the staff are amazingly kind and helpful. I would recommend you send your children here if you want them to have a fun, educated and wonderful experience at school. The school takes bullying, mean comments and unfairness very seriously.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>73, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025
Yes No {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 44 responses up to 26-03-2025

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