Appleby Primary School Catchment Area
Appleby Primary School is a foundation primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 294 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
179
Pupils
294
Capacity
61%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Appleby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Appleby Primary School?
The catchment area for Appleby 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 Appleby 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 →Appleby Primary School: 294 places, 61% filled: places available
Appleby Primary School has a published admission number of 294 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 294 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. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
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 →
Appleby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6TX
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112408
Other Primary Schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland
If Appleby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Appleby 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: Appleby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Appleby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Appleby 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 Appleby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Appleby Primary School has a capacity of 294 places and currently has 179 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Appleby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Appleby 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 Appleby Primary School cover? ▾
Appleby Primary School is a primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Appleby Primary School? ▾
Appleby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.