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Woolston Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woolston Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 226 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

235

Pupils

226

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Woolston Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woolston Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. 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: 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 226 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 Warrington 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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Woolston Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Barnfield Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4NW
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147388

Other Primary Schools in Warrington

If Woolston Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woolston Community Primary School

Is Woolston Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Woolston Community Primary School currently has 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 226 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woolston Community Primary School?

Admission to Woolston Community Primary School is managed by Warrington. 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 Woolston Community Primary School cover?

Woolston Community Primary School is a primary school in Warrington, 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 Woolston Community Primary School?

Woolston Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.