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Westwood First School Catchment Area

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

Westwood First School is a academy converter primary school in Leek, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 267 pupils, and a capacity of 294 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

267

Pupils

294

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Westwood First School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Westwood First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. 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: 91% 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Westwood First School — School Information

Full address
Westwood Road, Leek, ST13 8DL
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Free school meals
15% of pupils
DfE URN
146623

Other Primary Schools in Leek

If Westwood First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leek are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Westwood First School

Is Westwood First School oversubscribed?

Westwood First School is operating close to its capacity of 294 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Westwood First School?

Admission to Westwood First School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Westwood First School cover?

Westwood First School is a primary school in Leek, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Westwood First School?

Westwood First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.