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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

190

Pupils

210

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Devonshire Street, Accrington, BB5 1DW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
119446

Other Primary Schools in Accrington

If Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Is Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School cover?

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.