West Acton Primary School Catchment Area
West Acton Primary School is a community primary school in London, Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 669 pupils, and a capacity of 666 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
669
Pupils
666
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
West Acton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Acton Primary School?
The catchment area for West Acton Primary School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing 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 West Acton Primary School is set by Ealing and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Ealing before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Ealing catchment area documents →West Acton Primary School: at or above its 666 place limit
West Acton Primary School has a published admission number of 666 places. 669 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 666 places. Ealing allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.4% of pupils at West Acton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Ealing.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Ealing 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 Ealing school admissions →
West Acton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Noel Road, Acton, London, W3 0JL
- Local authority
- Ealing
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101876
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Acton 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: West Acton Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Acton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Acton Primary School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Acton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West Acton Primary School currently has 669 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 666 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Acton Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Acton Primary School is managed by Ealing. 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 West Acton Primary School cover? ▾
West Acton Primary School is a primary school in London, Ealing, 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 West Acton Primary School? ▾
West Acton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.