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West Road Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

West Road Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 428 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

302

Pupils

428

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

West Road Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Road Primary Academy?

The catchment area for West Road Primary Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster 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 Road Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. 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 Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

West Road Primary Academy: 428 places, 71% filled: places available

West Road Primary Academy has a published admission number of 428 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 428 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. 39.4% of pupils at West Road Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Doncaster.

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

Doncaster 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 Doncaster school admissions →

West Road Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
West Road, Moorends, Doncaster, DN8 4LH
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147373

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If West Road Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to West Road Primary Academy 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 Road Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for West Road Primary Academy?

The catchment area for West Road Primary Academy is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is West Road Primary Academy oversubscribed?

West Road Primary Academy has a capacity of 428 places and currently has 302 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Doncaster.

What is the admissions policy for West Road Primary Academy?

Admission to West Road Primary Academy is managed by Doncaster. 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 Road Primary Academy cover?

West Road Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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