Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Westbourne Primary School is a community primary school in Emsworth, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 166 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
166
Pupils
210
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Westbourne Primary School?
The catchment area for Westbourne Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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 Westbourne Primary School is set by West Sussex 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 West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Westbourne Primary School: 210 places, 79% filled: places available
Westbourne Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 166 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 25.9% of pupils at Westbourne Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Westbourne Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- River Street, Westbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8TG
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125858
Other Primary Schools in Emsworth
If Westbourne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Emsworth are the next closest alternatives.
Emsworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 7LX
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO10 7PX
Thorney Island Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8DJ
Southbourne Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8JX
Southbourne Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8JX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Westbourne 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.
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rowland's Castle · 2.2 miles away
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Havant · 2.2 miles away
Fairfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Havant · 2.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westbourne Primary School
What is the catchment area for Westbourne Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Westbourne Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Westbourne Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Westbourne Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 166 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Westbourne Primary School? ▾
Admission to Westbourne Primary School is managed by West Sussex. 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 Westbourne Primary School cover? ▾
Westbourne Primary School is a primary school in Emsworth, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Westbourne Primary School? ▾
Westbourne Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.