What did Ofsted judge Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Withernsea Primary School?

Withernsea Primary School has 408 pupils on roll.

What ages does Withernsea Primary School take?

Withernsea Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Withernsea Primary School located?

Withernsea Primary School is located in Withernsea, HU19 2EG, East Riding of Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Withernsea Primary School?

Withernsea Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Withernsea Primary School?

When Withernsea Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person.

What is the largest ethnic background at Withernsea Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Withernsea Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Withernsea Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i))
2Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii))
3Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii))
4HCAT nursery attendance — Having attended a HCAT Primary School nursery (Foundation One) for at least the three terms prior to admission into the reception class (Foundation Two).
5Resident in catchment — A resident in the catchment area of the school, but not having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and (see note ii)
6Staff child — A child whose parent is a member of staff at the school. (see note v)
7Geographical distance — Geographical, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school. (see note (iv))

If two applications tie: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person.

Document is a trust-wide policy covering multiple HCAT primary schools; criteria and tie-break are common to all listed schools, with PAN specified individually per school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Withernsea Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Withernsea Primary School?: Withernsea Primary School has 408 pupils on roll.
What ages does Withernsea Primary School take?: Withernsea Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Withernsea Primary School located?: Withernsea Primary School is located in Withernsea, HU19 2EG, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Withernsea Primary School?: Withernsea Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Withernsea Primary School?: When Withernsea Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person.
What is the largest ethnic background at Withernsea Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Withernsea Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Withernsea Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i))
2Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii))
3Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii))
4HCAT nursery attendance — Having attended a HCAT Primary School nursery (Foundation One) for at least the three terms prior to admission into the reception class (Foundation Two).
5Resident in catchment — A resident in the catchment area of the school, but not having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and (see note ii)
6Staff child — A child whose parent is a member of staff at the school. (see note v)
7Geographical distance — Geographical, with priority being given to those living nearest to the school. (see note (iv))

Document is a trust-wide policy covering multiple HCAT primary schools; criteria and tie-break are common to all listed schools, with PAN specified individually per school.

Withernsea Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Withernsea Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Withernsea Primary School?: Withernsea Primary School has 408 pupils on roll.
What ages does Withernsea Primary School take?: Withernsea Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Withernsea Primary School located?: Withernsea Primary School is located in Withernsea, HU19 2EG, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Withernsea Primary School?: Withernsea Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Withernsea Primary School?: When Withernsea Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed and who are still in public care at the time of their admission to school, and those who have been previously looked after (see note (i)); 2. Sibling in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission and resident in the catchment area of the school. (see notes (ii) and (iii)); 3. Sibling not in catchment — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission but not a resident in the catchment area of the school. (see note (ii)), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If we have more applications meeting one of these priorities than there are places available, we will offer places in order of distance from the school – so those living closer to the school would be offered a place before those living further away, when measured in a straight line. In the unlikely event there are insufficient places for two (or more) pupils living in the same building (e.g. flats) or otherwise equidistant from the school, then any final place will be allocated by the drawing of lots, witnessed by an independent person.
What is the largest ethnic background at Withernsea Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Withernsea Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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