South Walney Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-7
Age range
165
Pupils
240
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
South Walney Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Walney Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for South Walney Infant and Nursery 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 South Walney Infant and Nursery 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 →South Walney Infant and Nursery School: 240 places, 69% filled: places available
South Walney Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 240 places. 165 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barrow-in-Furness.
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 →
South Walney Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Amphitrite Street, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BZ
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112212
Other Primary Schools in Barrow-in-Furness
If South Walney Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-in-Furness are the next closest alternatives.
Brisbane Park Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1NY
Greengate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1BG
Roose School Catchment Area
Community school · LA13 0HF
Ramsden Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 1AN
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 5QN
Barrow Island Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LA14 2SJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Walney Infant and Nursery 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: South Walney Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for South Walney Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for South Walney Infant and Nursery 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 South Walney Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
South Walney Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 165 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for South Walney Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to South Walney Infant and Nursery 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 South Walney Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
South Walney Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Walney Infant and Nursery School? ▾
South Walney Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.