West Buckland Primary School Catchment Area
West Buckland Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Wellington, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
121
Pupils
105
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
West Buckland Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Buckland Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →West Buckland Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- West Buckland, Wellington, TA21 9LD
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145674
Other Primary Schools in Wellington
If West Buckland Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellington are the next closest alternatives.
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA21 9QN
Stawley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA21 0HH
Beech Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA21 8NE
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TA21 0RD
Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TA21 9DJ
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TA21 9EJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Buckland Primary School
Is West Buckland Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Buckland Primary School currently has 121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Buckland Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Buckland Primary School is managed by Somerset. 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 Buckland Primary School cover? ▾
West Buckland Primary School is a primary school in Wellington, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Buckland Primary School? ▾
West Buckland Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.