West Park Academy Catchment Area
West Park Academy is a academy converter primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 453 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
453
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
West Park Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. 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 Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →West Park Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Alderman Leach Drive, Darlington, DL2 2GF
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137042
Other Primary Schools in Darlington
If West Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
Red Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL1 2ST
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL2 3NL
Harrowgate Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL3 0HZ
Reid Street Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 6EX
Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8JA
Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8NN
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Park Academy
Is West Park Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Park Academy currently has 453 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Park Academy? ▾
Admission to West Park Academy is managed by Darlington. 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 Park Academy cover? ▾
West Park Academy is a primary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Park Academy? ▾
West Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.