Thwaites School Catchment Area
Thwaites School is a community primary school in Millom, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 37 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
37
Pupils
56
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Thwaites School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thwaites School?
The catchment area for Thwaites 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 Thwaites 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 →Thwaites School: 56 places, 66% filled: places available
Thwaites School has a published admission number of 56 places. 37 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 27% of pupils at Thwaites School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.
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 →
Thwaites School: School Information
- Full address
- Hallthwaites, Millom, LA18 5HP
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112166
Other Primary Schools in Millom
If Thwaites School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Millom are the next closest alternatives.
Haverigg Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LA18 4HA
Millom Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LA18 4LP
Black Combe Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LA18 5DT
Captain Shaw's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LA19 5TG
Waberthwaite CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LA19 5YJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thwaites 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.
Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Broughton-in-Furness · 2.5 miles away
St James' Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · millom · 3.3 miles away
Burlington CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Kirkby-in-Furness · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thwaites School
What is the catchment area for Thwaites School? ▾
The catchment area for Thwaites 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 Thwaites School oversubscribed? ▾
Thwaites School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 37 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Thwaites School? ▾
Admission to Thwaites 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 Thwaites School cover? ▾
Thwaites School is a primary school in Millom, Cumberland, 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 Thwaites School? ▾
Thwaites School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.