Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Catchment Area
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 298 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
0-11
Age range
298
Pupils
450
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre?
The catchment area for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington 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 Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is set by Islington 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 Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Islington catchment area documents →Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre: 450 places, 66% filled: places available
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre has a published admission number of 450 places. 298 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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 Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 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 London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Islington 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 Islington school admissions →
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre: School Information
- Full address
- 101 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
- Local authority
- Islington
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 0-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100434
Other Primary Schools in London
If Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 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.
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.8 miles away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.0 miles away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
What is the catchment area for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre? ▾
The catchment area for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre oversubscribed? ▾
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 298 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.
What is the admissions policy for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre? ▾
Admission to Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is managed by Islington. 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 Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre cover? ▾
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre? ▾
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.