Westerton Primary Academy Catchment Area
Westerton Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Wakefield, Leeds , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 688 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
688
Pupils
630
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Westerton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Westerton Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →Westerton Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142452
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Westerton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Westerton Primary Academy
Is Westerton Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Westerton Primary Academy currently has 688 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Westerton Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Westerton Primary Academy is managed by Leeds. 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 Westerton Primary Academy cover? ▾
Westerton Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield, Leeds, 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 Westerton Primary Academy? ▾
Westerton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.