Moresby Primary School Catchment Area
Moresby Primary School is a community primary school in Whitehaven, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
122
Pupils
105
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Moresby Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Moresby Primary 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 →Moresby Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, CA28 8UX
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112162
Other Primary Schools in Whitehaven
If Moresby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitehaven are the next closest alternatives.
Lowca Community School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6QS
Bransty Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6EG
Kells Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9PQ
Monkwray Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 9DT
Jericho Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA28 6UX
St Bridget's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CA28 6NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moresby Primary School
Is Moresby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Moresby Primary School currently has 122 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moresby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Moresby Primary 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 Moresby Primary School cover? ▾
Moresby Primary School is a primary school in Whitehaven, 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 Moresby Primary School? ▾
Moresby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.