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Westhouses Primary School Catchment Area

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

Westhouses Primary School is a community primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 80 pupils, and a capacity of 89 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

80

Pupils

89

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Westhouses Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Westhouses Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Westhouses Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bolden Terrace, Westhouses, Alfreton, DE55 5AF
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
112508

Other Primary Schools in Alfreton

If Westhouses Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alfreton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Westhouses Primary School

Is Westhouses Primary School oversubscribed?

Westhouses Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 89 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Westhouses Primary School?

Admission to Westhouses Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Westhouses Primary School cover?

Westhouses Primary School is a primary school in Alfreton, Derbyshire, 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 Westhouses Primary School?

Westhouses Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.