Accrington Woodnook Primary School Catchment Area
Accrington Woodnook Primary School is a community primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 285 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
218
Pupils
285
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Accrington Woodnook Primary School?
The catchment area for Accrington Woodnook 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 Woodnook 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.
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 Woodnook Primary School: 285 places, 76% filled: places available
Accrington Woodnook Primary School has a published admission number of 285 places. 218 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 285 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50% of pupils at Accrington Woodnook Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Accrington.
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 Woodnook Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hudson Street, Accrington, BB5 2HS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119341
Other Primary Schools in Accrington
If Accrington Woodnook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 1ST
Accrington Peel Park Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB5 6QR
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 0JD
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 5NH
Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB5 3JG
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB5 0NW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Accrington Woodnook 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 Woodnook Primary School
What is the catchment area for Accrington Woodnook Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Accrington Woodnook 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 Woodnook Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Accrington Woodnook Primary School has a capacity of 285 places and currently has 218 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Accrington Woodnook Primary School? ▾
Admission to Accrington Woodnook 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 Woodnook Primary School cover? ▾
Accrington Woodnook 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.