What did School Atlas judge Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Western Primary School?

Western Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.

What ages does Western Primary School take?

Western Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Western Primary School located?

Western Primary School is located in Grimsby, DN34 5RS, North East Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Western Primary School?

Western 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 Western Primary School?

When Western Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 4 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 2 or 3, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Western Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.7% of pupils at Western Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Western Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Western 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 children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after.
2Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
3Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there.
4Distance — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority’s computerised measuring system.

If two applications tie: Criteria 4 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 2 or 3, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

Local-authority coordinated default oversubscription criteria for North East Lincolnshire Local Authority's community and voluntary-controlled schools (the council is the admission authority). Priority is given to those who have actually applied for places over those who fulfil criteria but have not applied.

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.

Western Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Western Primary School?: Western Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does Western Primary School take?: Western Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Western Primary School located?: Western Primary School is located in Grimsby, DN34 5RS, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Western Primary School?: Western 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 Western Primary School?: When Western Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 4 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 2 or 3, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Western Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.7% of pupils at Western 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 Western 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 children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after.
2Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
3Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there.
4Distance — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority’s computerised measuring system.

Western Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Western Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Western Primary School?: Western Primary School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does Western Primary School take?: Western Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Western Primary School located?: Western Primary School is located in Grimsby, DN34 5RS, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Western Primary School?: Western 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 Western Primary School?: When Western Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 4 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 2 or 3, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Western Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.7% of pupils at Western Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Broadway Children's Centre Daycare

Nursery

Good

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How places are decided at Western Primary School

Western Primary School: key facts

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