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Arlecdon Primary School Catchment Area

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

Arlecdon Primary School is an academy converter primary school in FRIZINGTON, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 42 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

42

Pupils

80

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Arlecdon Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arlecdon Primary School?

The catchment area for Arlecdon Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Arlecdon Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Arlecdon Primary School: 80 places, 53% filled: places available

Arlecdon Primary School has a published admission number of 80 places. 42 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of FRIZINGTON.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cumberland 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. Find Cumberland school admissions →

Arlecdon Primary School: School Information

Full address
Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, FRIZINGTON, CA26 3XA
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
147395

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Arlecdon 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arlecdon Primary School

What is the catchment area for Arlecdon Primary School?

The catchment area for Arlecdon Primary School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Arlecdon Primary School oversubscribed?

Arlecdon Primary School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 42 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Arlecdon Primary School?

Admission to Arlecdon Primary School is managed by Cumberland. 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 Arlecdon Primary School cover?

Arlecdon Primary School is a primary school in FRIZINGTON, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arlecdon Primary School?

Arlecdon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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