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West Leigh Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

West Leigh Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Bristol, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

137

Pupils

180

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

West Leigh Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Leigh Infant School?

The catchment area for West Leigh Infant School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Leigh Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Somerset catchment area documents →

West Leigh Infant School: 180 places, 76% filled: places available

West Leigh Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Somerset 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 North Somerset school admissions →

West Leigh Infant School: School Information

Full address
Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3NG
Local authority
North Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
DfE URN
145261

Other Primary Schools in Bristol

If West Leigh Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to West Leigh Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: West Leigh Infant School

What is the catchment area for West Leigh Infant School?

The catchment area for West Leigh Infant School is the geographic zone North Somerset 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 Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is West Leigh Infant School oversubscribed?

West Leigh Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 137 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for West Leigh Infant School?

Admission to West Leigh Infant School is managed by North 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 Leigh Infant School cover?

West Leigh Infant School is a primary school in Bristol, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for West Leigh Infant School?

West Leigh Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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