Westbourne Primary School, Emsworth
Westbourne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Emsworth, part of Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 105 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 2 Oct 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Westbourne Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Westbourne Primary School
Across West Sussex, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2025, families in West Sussex lodged 187 appeals against primary school offers; 102 reached a hearing and 10 succeeded (9.8% of those heard).
Source: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Westbourne Primary School are Westbourne Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement, 64% reading, 64% maths); St James Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths); Emsworth Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 71% maths); and Southbourne Junior School (1.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 69% maths).
Westbourne Primary SchoolSt James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolEmsworth Primary SchoolSouthbourne Junior School
The trust
Westbourne Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Schoolsworks Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 51% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
All 11 schools in Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Source: DfE multi-academy trust performance data
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Emsworth Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is River Street (adjacent), 210 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances.
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Emsworth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Emsworth
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2026/27)
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Questions parents ask about Westbourne Primary School
What is the catchment area for Westbourne Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Westbourne Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Westbourne Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Westbourne Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Westbourne Primary School?
Westbourne Primary School is at River Street, Westbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8TG.
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