West Croft School Catchment Area
West Croft School is a community primary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 484 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
484
Pupils
630
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West Croft School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Croft School?
The catchment area for West Croft School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Croft School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →West Croft School: 630 places, 77% filled: places available
West Croft School has a published admission number of 630 places. 484 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 42.2% of pupils at West Croft School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bideford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
West Croft School: School Information
- Full address
- Coronation Road, Bideford, EX39 3DE
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113132
Other Primary Schools in Bideford
If West Croft School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.
Appledore School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 1PF
East-the-Water Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 4BZ
Buckland Brewer Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 5LX
Hartland Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 6BP
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 4LU
Monkleigh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 5JY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Croft 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 Croft School
What is the catchment area for West Croft School? ▾
The catchment area for West Croft School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Croft School oversubscribed? ▾
West Croft School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 484 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for West Croft School? ▾
Admission to West Croft School is managed by Devon. 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 Croft School cover? ▾
West Croft School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon, 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 Croft School? ▾
West Croft School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.