West Hill Primary School Catchment Area
West Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 371 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
371
Pupils
420
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
West Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for West Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Hill Primary School is set by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →West Hill Primary School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available
West Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 371 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 29.9% of pupils at West Hill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
West Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BH
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124072
Other Primary Schools in Cannock
If West Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cannock are the next closest alternatives.
Bridgtown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS11 0AZ
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WS11 6EU
Five Ways Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS12 2EZ
Jerome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS11 9TP
Gorsemoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS12 3TG
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WS11 6DR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Hill 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 Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Hill Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 371 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for West Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Hill Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Hill Primary School cover? ▾
West Hill Primary School is a primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire, 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 Hill Primary School? ▾
West Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.