Westfield Primary School Catchment Area
Westfield Primary School is a community primary school in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
452
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Westfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Westfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Westfield Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire 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. East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Primary School is set by East Riding of Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Westfield Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit
Westfield Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 452 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. East Riding of Yorkshire 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cottingham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Westfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road, Cottingham, HU16 5PE
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117883
Other Primary Schools in Cottingham
If Westfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Bacon Garth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HU16 5BP
Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU20 3XE
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU16 5TX
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Catchment Area
Community school · HU16 4DD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Westfield 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: Westfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Westfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Westfield Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Westfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Westfield Primary School currently has 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Westfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Westfield Primary School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Primary School cover? ▾
Westfield Primary School is a primary school in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 Primary School? ▾
Westfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.