West Cliff Primary School Catchment Area
West Cliff Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
198
Pupils
210
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West Cliff Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Cliff Primary School?
The catchment area for West Cliff Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, West Cliff Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. 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 North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →West Cliff Primary School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
West Cliff Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, North Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
West Cliff Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Square, Whitby, YO21 3EG
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144681
Other Primary Schools in Whitby
If West Cliff Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitby are the next closest alternatives.
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Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School Catchment Area
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Sleights Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO22 4LA
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO21 3RT
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Cliff 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 Cliff Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Cliff Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Cliff Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Cliff Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Cliff Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Cliff Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Cliff Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Cliff Primary School cover? ▾
West Cliff Primary School is a primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, 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 Cliff Primary School? ▾
West Cliff Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.