Westfield Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area
Westfield Nursery and Primary School is a community primary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 145 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
145
Pupils
180
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Westfield Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Westfield Nursery and Primary School?
The catchment area for Westfield Nursery and Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Westfield Nursery and Primary School is set by Cumberland 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 Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →Westfield Nursery and Primary School: 180 places, 81% filled: places available
Westfield Nursery and Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 145 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 65% of pupils at Westfield Nursery and 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 Workington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland school admissions →
Westfield Nursery and Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Nilsson Drive, Workington, CA14 5BD
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 65% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133390
Other Primary Schools in Workington
If Westfield Nursery and Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 2UY
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 3XB
Victoria Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 2RE
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 3JG
Ashfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 4ES
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CA14 1WA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Westfield Nursery and 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.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Catchment Area
Academy converter · Workington · 0.3 miles away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Workington · 0.7 miles away
Beckstone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Workington · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Westfield Nursery and Primary School
What is the catchment area for Westfield Nursery and Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Westfield Nursery and Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Westfield Nursery and Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Westfield Nursery and Primary School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 145 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Westfield Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Admission to Westfield Nursery and Primary School is managed by Cumberland. 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 Westfield Nursery and Primary School cover? ▾
Westfield Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Workington, Cumberland, 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 Westfield Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Westfield Nursery and Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.