Blennerhasset School Catchment Area
Blennerhasset School is a community primary school in Wigton, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
63
Pupils
70
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Blennerhasset School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Blennerhasset School?
The catchment area for Blennerhasset School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Blennerhasset School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Blennerhasset School: 70 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Blennerhasset School has a published admission number of 70 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 70, Cumberland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wigton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland school admissions →
Blennerhasset School: School Information
- Full address
- Blennerhasset, Wigton, CA7 3RL
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112104
Other Primary Schools in Wigton
If Blennerhasset School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigton are the next closest alternatives.
Kirkbride Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 5JR
Thomlinson Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9PG
Wigton Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9JR
Richmond Hill School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 3BQ
Oughterside Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CA7 2PY
Silloth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 4DR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Blennerhasset 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: Blennerhasset School
What is the catchment area for Blennerhasset School? ▾
The catchment area for Blennerhasset School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Blennerhasset School oversubscribed? ▾
Blennerhasset School is operating close to its capacity of 70 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Blennerhasset School? ▾
Admission to Blennerhasset School is managed by Cumberland. 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 Blennerhasset School cover? ▾
Blennerhasset School is a primary school in Wigton, Cumberland, 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 Blennerhasset School? ▾
Blennerhasset School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.