West Minster Primary School Catchment Area
West Minster Primary School is a community primary school in Sheerness, Kent , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 472 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
472
Pupils
570
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
West Minster Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Minster Primary School?
The catchment area for West Minster Primary School is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent 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 Minster Primary School is set by Kent 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 Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →West Minster Primary School: 570 places, 83% filled: places available
West Minster Primary School has a published admission number of 570 places. 472 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 570 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. 61.5% of pupils at West Minster Primary 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 Sheerness.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent 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 Kent school admissions →
West Minster Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St George's Avenue, Sheerness, ME12 1ET
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 61.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118438
Other Primary Schools in Sheerness
If West Minster Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheerness are the next closest alternatives.
Rose Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME12 1AW
Thistle Hill Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME12 3UD
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME12 1BW
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME12 3QU
Halfway Houses Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME12 3AP
Minster in Sheppey Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME12 2HX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Minster 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 Minster Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Minster Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Minster Primary School is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Minster Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Minster Primary School has a capacity of 570 places and currently has 472 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for West Minster Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Minster Primary School is managed by Kent. 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 Minster Primary School cover? ▾
West Minster Primary School is a primary school in Sheerness, Kent, 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 Minster Primary School? ▾
West Minster Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.