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Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School is a community primary school in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 33 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

33

Pupils

70

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?

The catchment area for Hawkshead Esthwaite 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite 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 →

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School: 70 places, 47% filled: places available

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 33 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hawkshead.

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 →

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NT
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
112195

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hawkshead Esthwaite 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?

The catchment area for Hawkshead Esthwaite 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School oversubscribed?

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 33 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?

Admission to Hawkshead Esthwaite 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 Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School cover?

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School is a primary school in Hawkshead, 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School?

Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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