Accrington Peel Park Primary School Catchment Area
Accrington Peel Park Primary School is a foundation primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 606 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
606
Pupils
630
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Accrington Peel Park Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Accrington Peel Park Primary School?
The catchment area for Accrington Peel Park Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Accrington Peel Park Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Accrington Peel Park Primary School: 630 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Accrington Peel Park Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 606 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Lancashire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.4% of pupils at Accrington Peel Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Accrington Peel Park Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Alice Street, Accrington, BB5 6QR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119184
Other Primary Schools in Accrington
If Accrington Peel Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Catchment Area
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area
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Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 3JG
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 2HS
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Accrington Peel Park Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Accrington Peel Park Primary School
What is the catchment area for Accrington Peel Park Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Accrington Peel Park Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Accrington Peel Park Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Accrington Peel Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Accrington Peel Park Primary School? ▾
Admission to Accrington Peel Park Primary School is managed by Lancashire. 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 Accrington Peel Park Primary School cover? ▾
Accrington Peel Park Primary School is a primary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.