West Park Primary School Catchment Area
West Park Primary School is a community primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 276 pupils, and a capacity of 304 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
276
Pupils
304
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
West Park Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Park Primary School?
The catchment area for West Park Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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. Wolverhampton 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 Park Primary School is set by Wolverhampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wolverhampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wolverhampton catchment area documents →West Park Primary School: 304 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
West Park Primary School has a published admission number of 304 places. 276 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 304, Wolverhampton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 55.9% of pupils at West Park 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 Wolverhampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton school admissions →
West Park Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Devon Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BE
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131153
Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton
If West Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.
Bushbury Hill Primary School Catchment Area
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Whitgreave Primary School Catchment Area
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Graiseley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV2 4NE
Rakegate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV10 6US
Claregate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV6 9JU
Castlecroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV3 8HS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Park 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 Park Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Park Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Park Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Park Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 304 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Park Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Park Primary School is managed by Wolverhampton. 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 Primary School cover? ▾
West Park Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, 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 Primary School? ▾
West Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.