Oughterside Primary School Catchment Area
Oughterside Primary School is a foundation primary school in Wigton, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 60 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
60
Pupils
84
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Oughterside Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Oughterside Primary School?
The catchment area for Oughterside Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Oughterside 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.
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 →Oughterside Primary School: 84 places, 71% filled: places available
Oughterside Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 60 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 40% of pupils at Oughterside Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wigton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland school admissions →
Oughterside Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 2PY
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112138
Other Primary Schools in Wigton
If Oughterside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigton are the next closest alternatives.
Blennerhasset School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 3RL
Kirkbride Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 5JR
Thomlinson Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9PG
Wigton Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9JR
Richmond Hill School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 3BQ
Silloth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 4DR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Oughterside 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: Oughterside Primary School
What is the catchment area for Oughterside Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Oughterside Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Oughterside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Oughterside Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 60 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Oughterside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Oughterside 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 Oughterside Primary School cover? ▾
Oughterside Primary School is a primary school in Wigton, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Oughterside Primary School? ▾
Oughterside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.