Alston Primary School Catchment Area
Alston Primary School is a community primary school in Alston, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
87
Pupils
105
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Alston Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alston Primary School?
The catchment area for Alston Primary School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Alston Primary School is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Alston Primary School: 105 places, 83% filled: places available
Alston Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Alston.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westmorland and Furness publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →
Alston Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112101
Other Primary Schools in Alston
If Alston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alston are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alston Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alston Primary School
What is the catchment area for Alston Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Alston Primary School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Alston Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Alston Primary School? ▾
Admission to Alston Primary School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alston Primary School cover? ▾
Alston Primary School is a primary school in Alston, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.