Whiston Willis Primary Academy Catchment Area
Whiston Willis Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Prescot, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 391 pupils, and a capacity of 353 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
391
Pupils
353
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Whiston Willis Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whiston Willis Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Knowsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Knowsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Knowsley catchment area documents →Whiston Willis Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Milton Avenue, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XY
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145613
Other Primary Schools in Prescot
If Whiston Willis Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Prescot are the next closest alternatives.
Knowsley Village School Catchment Area
Community school · L34 0ER
Evelyn Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L34 2SP
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L35 5DN
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L34 6JJ
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L35 5AT
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L35 3SR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Is Whiston Willis Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whiston Willis Primary Academy currently has 391 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 353 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whiston Willis Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Whiston Willis Primary Academy is managed by Knowsley. 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 Whiston Willis Primary Academy cover? ▾
Whiston Willis Primary Academy is a primary school in Prescot, Knowsley, 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 Whiston Willis Primary Academy? ▾
Whiston Willis Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.