Whitefield Primary School Catchment Area
Whitefield Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 349 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
349
Pupils
420
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Whitefield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Whitefield Primary School?
The catchment area for Whitefield Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Lancashire 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 Whitefield Primary School is set by Lancashire 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Whitefield Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available
Whitefield Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 349 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Preston.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Whitefield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0RH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119293
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Whitefield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0AS
Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 3QT
Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Whitefield Primary 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.
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 0.4 miles away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 0.5 miles away
Penwortham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Preston · 0.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Whitefield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Whitefield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Whitefield Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Whitefield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Whitefield Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 349 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Whitefield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whitefield Primary School is managed by Lancashire. 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 Whitefield Primary School cover? ▾
Whitefield Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, 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 Whitefield Primary School? ▾
Whitefield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.