Admissions to Main School at Reception
Apply for a Reception School Place - Please refer to our admission policy on the policy page
Please note that a place in Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception
Our standard admission number throughout the school is 90. Children start full time education in Reception classes at the beginning of the school year in which they are five. Places in Reception are offered to children up to the allocation limit according to the Authority’s admission criteria administered by the Allocations Section.
A copy of the admission policy detailing admissions into all schools administered by the Admissions Department of Leeds City Council Children’s Services and is available from the School Office, Merrion House or here.
You will need to apply by submitting a preference form. The Admissions Department’s telephone number is 0113 222 4414 and their staff will be happy to advise you further. You should apply in writing or online by visiting www.leeds.gov.uk
Leeds City Council Children’s Services
School Admissions Department
10th Floor East
Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds LS2 8DT
Telephone: 0113 222 4414
Where there are more applications than places, then decisions are made according to the priority criteria set out by School Admissions in their admissions policy for all community schools. These, in brief are:
Children with a statement of special educational needs naming Westerton as the most suitable school or where School Admissions decide a child needs a place at Westerton to fulfil special educational needs.
Children with brothers or sisters who will be at the school at the start of the school year.
Parental preference, firstly for children for whom the school is the nearest Leeds school
ADMISSION BEYOND RECEPTION YEAR
The school is now in a position to offer a place for in-year transfers provided that there are no outstanding applications held by the Admissions Department of the Authority.
You can apply for a place at the Academy by completing an online form at:
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/moving-schools
Any queries around admissions should be made to
Lorna Goddard
Office Manager
Westerton Primary School
Hesketh Lane
Tingley
Wakefield WF3 1AR
Tel: 0113 253 3504
Fax: 0113 252 1050
Nursery Admissions
See information on Nursery admissions:
Fees & Charges from September 2025
Every child aged 3 and 4 are entitled to Free Early Education for 15hrs per week. We are able to offer this through the following sessions:
Monday, Tuesday (8:45-14:55) and Wednesday (8:45-11:25)
or
Wednesday (12:25-14:55) and Thursday, Friday (8:45-14:55)
Some children may be eligible for 30hrs per week of Free Early Education. It is the responsibility of parents/ carers to identify their own eligibility and provide the school with their unique reference number before entitlement can begin.
We are also able to provide additional sessions at a cost of £18.00 (Inclusive of the lunch period) Discounted to £80 for 5 sessions in a week
If your child is attending full days within the Free Early Education entitlement you will be charged for your child’s lunch at the school dinner rate of £2.10 per meal unless a packed lunch is provided.
