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Wessington Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wessington Primary School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 93 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

93

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2013

Wessington Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wessington Primary School?

The catchment area for Wessington Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire 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 Wessington Primary School is set by Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Wessington Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Green, Wessington, Alfreton, DE55 6DQ
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
5.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112646

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Wessington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wessington 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wessington Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wessington Primary School?

The catchment area for Wessington Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wessington Primary School oversubscribed?

Wessington Primary School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 93 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Wessington Primary School?

Admission to Wessington Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Wessington Primary School cover?

Wessington Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 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 Wessington Primary School?

Wessington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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