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Westminster Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Westminster Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Westminster Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Westminster Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackpool. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Blackpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackpool catchment area documents →

Westminster Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Westminster Road, Blackpool, FY1 2QE
Local authority
Blackpool
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
71.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144945

Other Primary Schools in Blackpool

If Westminster Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Westminster Primary Academy

Is Westminster Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Westminster Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Westminster Primary Academy?

Admission to Westminster Primary Academy is managed by Blackpool. 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 Westminster Primary Academy cover?

Westminster Primary Academy is a primary school in Blackpool, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Westminster Primary Academy?

Westminster Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.