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Westside School Catchment Area

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

Westside School is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 11 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

11

Pupils

60

Capacity

18%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Westside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Westside School?

The catchment area for Westside School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Westside School is set by Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Westside School: 60 places, 18% filled: places available

Westside School has a published admission number of 60 places. 11 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 18%. At 18% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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. 55.6% of pupils at Westside 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 London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Westside School: School Information

Full address
8-30 Galena Road, London, W6 0LT
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
55.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140201

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Westside School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Westside 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Westside School

What is the catchment area for Westside School?

The catchment area for Westside School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Westside School oversubscribed?

Westside School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 11 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hammersmith and Fulham.

What is the admissions policy for Westside School?

Admission to Westside School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Westside School cover?

Westside School is a not applicable school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Westside School?

Westside School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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