Greystoke Primary School Catchment Area
Greystoke Primary School is a community primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
55
Pupils
63
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Greystoke Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Greystoke Primary School?
The catchment area for Greystoke 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 Greystoke 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 →Greystoke Primary School: 63 places, 87% filled: places available
Greystoke Primary School has a published admission number of 63 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 63 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. 2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Penrith.
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 →
Greystoke Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Icold Road, Greystoke, Penrith, CA11 0TP
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 2.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112111
Other Primary Schools in Penrith
If Greystoke Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penrith are the next closest alternatives.
Brunswick School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 7LX
North Lakes School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 8NU
Penruddock Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CA11 0QU
Skelton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 9SE
Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 2EG
Milburn School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 1TN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Greystoke 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: Greystoke Primary School
What is the catchment area for Greystoke Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Greystoke 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 Greystoke Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Greystoke Primary School has a capacity of 63 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Greystoke Primary School? ▾
Admission to Greystoke 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 Greystoke Primary School cover? ▾
Greystoke Primary School is a primary school in Penrith, 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 Greystoke Primary School? ▾
Greystoke Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.