Nenthead Primary School Catchment Area
Nenthead Primary School is a community primary school in Alston, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 28 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
15
Pupils
28
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Nenthead Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Nenthead Primary School?
The catchment area for Nenthead 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 Nenthead 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 →Nenthead Primary School: 28 places, 54% filled: places available
Nenthead Primary School has a published admission number of 28 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 28 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. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Alston.
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 →
Nenthead Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3LS
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112116
Other Primary Schools in Alston
If Nenthead Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alston are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Nenthead 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: Nenthead Primary School
What is the catchment area for Nenthead Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Nenthead 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 Nenthead Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Nenthead Primary School has a capacity of 28 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Nenthead Primary School? ▾
Admission to Nenthead 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 Nenthead Primary School cover? ▾
Nenthead Primary School is a primary school in Alston, 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 Nenthead Primary School? ▾
Nenthead Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.