Sedbergh Primary School Catchment Area
Sedbergh Primary School is a community primary school in Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
163
Pupils
210
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sedbergh Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sedbergh Primary School?
The catchment area for Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 →Sedbergh Primary School: 210 places, 78% filled: places available
Sedbergh Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sedbergh.
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 →
Sedbergh Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Long Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AL
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112233
Other Primary Schools in Sedbergh
If Sedbergh Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sedbergh are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sedbergh 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: Sedbergh Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sedbergh Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sedbergh Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 163 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Sedbergh Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh Primary School cover? ▾
Sedbergh Primary School is a primary school in Sedbergh, 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 Sedbergh Primary School? ▾
Sedbergh Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.