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Anderton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Anderton Primary School is a community primary school in Adlington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

191

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Anderton Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Anderton 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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.

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Anderton Primary School — School Information

Full address
Babylon Lane, Adlington, PR6 9NN
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
119202

Frequently Asked Questions — Anderton Primary School

Is Anderton Primary School oversubscribed?

Anderton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Anderton Primary School?

Admission to Anderton 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 Anderton Primary School cover?

Anderton Primary School is a primary school in Adlington, 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 Anderton Primary School?

Anderton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.