Askam Village School Catchment Area
Askam Village School is a foundation primary school in Askam-in-furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
178
Pupils
203
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Askam Village School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Askam Village School?
The catchment area for Askam Village 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 Askam Village 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 →Askam Village School: 203 places, 88% filled: places available
Askam Village School has a published admission number of 203 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 203 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. 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Askam-in-furness.
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 →
Askam Village School: School Information
- Full address
- Lots Road, Askam-in-furness, LA16 7DA
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112409
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Askam Village 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.
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Askam-in-Furness · 0.7 miles away
George Romney Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Dalton-in-Furness · 2.0 miles away
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Dalton-in-Furness · 2.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Askam Village School
What is the catchment area for Askam Village School? ▾
The catchment area for Askam Village 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 Askam Village School oversubscribed? ▾
Askam Village School has a capacity of 203 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Askam Village School? ▾
Admission to Askam Village 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 Askam Village School cover? ▾
Askam Village School is a primary school in Askam-in-furness, 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 Askam Village School? ▾
Askam Village School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.