Upton Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Upton Westlea Primary School is a community primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , 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
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Upton Westlea Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Upton Westlea Primary School?
The catchment area for Upton Westlea Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester 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 Upton Westlea Primary School is set by Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Upton Westlea Primary School: 210 places, 78% filled: places available
Upton Westlea 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. 31.3% of pupils at Upton Westlea Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →
Upton Westlea Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1QJ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111100
Other Primary Schools in Chester
If Upton Westlea Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Newton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 2LA
J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH1 5JG
Mickle Trafford Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 4EF
Huntington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 6EA
Waverton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 7QT
Farndon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 6QP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Upton Westlea 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: Upton Westlea Primary School
What is the catchment area for Upton Westlea Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Upton Westlea Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Upton Westlea Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Upton Westlea Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 163 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.
What is the admissions policy for Upton Westlea Primary School? ▾
Admission to Upton Westlea Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Upton Westlea Primary School cover? ▾
Upton Westlea Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Upton Westlea Primary School? ▾
Upton Westlea Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.