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Widewell Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Widewell Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 234 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

214

Pupils

234

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Widewell Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Widewell Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. 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 Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Widewell Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7ER
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
19.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139289

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If Widewell Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Widewell Primary Academy

Is Widewell Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Widewell Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 234 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Widewell Primary Academy?

Admission to Widewell Primary Academy is managed by Plymouth. 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 Widewell Primary Academy cover?

Widewell Primary Academy is a primary school in Plymouth, 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 Widewell Primary Academy?

Widewell Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.