Whitstone Primary School Catchment Area
Whitstone Primary School is a foundation primary school in Holsworthy, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
96
Pupils
105
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Whitstone Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Whitstone Primary School?
The catchment area for Whitstone Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall 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. Cornwall 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 Whitstone Primary School is set by Cornwall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
Get an alert if Whitstone Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cornwall catchment area documents →Whitstone Primary School: 105 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Whitstone Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Cornwall's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Holsworthy.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →
Whitstone Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Oak Lane, Whitstone, Holsworthy, EX22 6TH
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111941
Other Primary Schools in Holsworthy
If Whitstone Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Holsworthy are the next closest alternatives.
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX22 6HD
Bradworthy Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX22 7RT
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX22 7EN
Bradford Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX22 7AB
Clawton Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX22 6QN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Whitstone 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.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions: Whitstone Primary School
What is the catchment area for Whitstone Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Whitstone Primary School is the geographic zone Cornwall 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. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Whitstone Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Whitstone Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Whitstone Primary School? ▾
Admission to Whitstone Primary School is managed by Cornwall. 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 Whitstone Primary School cover? ▾
Whitstone Primary School is a primary school in Holsworthy, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whitstone Primary School? ▾
Whitstone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.