Altham St James Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Altham St James Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 81 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
81
Pupils
63
Capacity
129%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Altham St James Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Altham St James 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.
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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 →Altham St James Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Altham St James CE Primary School, Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 5UH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119577
Other Primary Schools in Accrington
If Altham St James Church of England 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 Peel 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Is Altham St James Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Altham St James Church of England Primary School currently has 81 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 63 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Altham St James Church of England Primary School? ▾
Altham St James 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 Altham St James Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Altham St James Church of England 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Altham St James Church of England Primary School? ▾
Altham St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.