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Westbourne School Catchment Area

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

Westbourne School is an other independent special not applicable school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 8-18, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 85 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

8-18

Age range

90

Pupils

85

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Westbourne School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Westbourne School?

The catchment area for Westbourne School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Nottinghamshire 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 School is set by Nottinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 90 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 85 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Westbourne School: at or above its 85 place limit

Westbourne School has a published admission number of 85 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 85 places. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Westbourne School: School Information

Full address
Huthwaite School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-18 years
DfE URN
146288

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Westbourne 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Westbourne School

What is the catchment area for Westbourne School?

The catchment area for Westbourne School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Westbourne School oversubscribed?

Yes, Westbourne School currently has 90 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 85 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Westbourne School?

Admission to Westbourne School is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 School cover?

Westbourne School is a not applicable school in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 8-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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