Western Primary School Catchment Area
Western Primary School is a community primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 248 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
248
Pupils
315
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Western Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Western Primary School?
The catchment area for Western Primary School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire 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 Western Primary School is set by North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Western Primary School: 315 places, 79% filled: places available
Western Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 248 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 44.2% of pupils at Western 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 Grimsby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire school admissions →
Western Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Broadway, Grimsby, DN34 5RS
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117926
Other Primary Schools in Grimsby
If Western Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.
Stallingborough CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DN41 8AP
Marshchapel Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN36 5SX
Tetney Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN36 5NG
Holton-le-Clay Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DN36 5DR
Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN34 5TA
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DN32 0DF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Western 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: Western Primary School
What is the catchment area for Western Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Western Primary School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Western Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Western Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 248 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Western Primary School? ▾
Admission to Western Primary School is managed by North East Lincolnshire. 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 Western Primary School cover? ▾
Western Primary School is a primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, 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 Western Primary School? ▾
Western Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.