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Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 479 pupils, and a capacity of 466 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

479

Pupils

466

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodfall Primary and Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire West and Chester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 479 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 466 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester 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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Woodfall Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Woodfall Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4BT
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
12.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150118

Other Primary Schools in Neston

If Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Neston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodfall Primary and Nursery School

Is Woodfall Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes — Woodfall Primary and Nursery School currently has 479 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 466 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Woodfall Primary and Nursery School cover?

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.