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Kirkby Stephen Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is a community primary school in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

196

Pupils

256

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Kirkby Stephen Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kirkby Stephen Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen 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 →

Kirkby Stephen Primary School: 256 places, 77% filled: places available

Kirkby Stephen Primary School has a published admission number of 256 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 256 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kirkby Stephen.

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 →

Kirkby Stephen Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nateby Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4AE
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
112180

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kirkby Stephen 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: Kirkby Stephen Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kirkby Stephen Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen Primary School oversubscribed?

Kirkby Stephen Primary School has a capacity of 256 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for Kirkby Stephen Primary School?

Admission to Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen Primary School cover?

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is a primary school in Kirkby Stephen, 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 Kirkby Stephen Primary School?

Kirkby Stephen Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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