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Aurora Keyes Barn School Catchment Area

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

Aurora Keyes Barn School is an other independent special not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5-12, with 24 pupils, and a capacity of 24 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-12

Age range

24

Pupils

24

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Aurora Keyes Barn School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Aurora Keyes Barn School?

The catchment area for Aurora Keyes Barn School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Aurora Keyes Barn 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 24 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 24 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Aurora Keyes Barn School: at or above its 24 place limit

Aurora Keyes Barn School has a published admission number of 24 places. 24 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 24 places. Lancashire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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) →

Aurora Keyes Barn School: School Information

Full address
Station Rd, Salwick, PR4 0YH
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-12 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
135543

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Aurora Keyes Barn School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Aurora Keyes Barn 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: Aurora Keyes Barn School

What is the catchment area for Aurora Keyes Barn School?

The catchment area for Aurora Keyes Barn School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Aurora Keyes Barn School oversubscribed?

Yes, Aurora Keyes Barn School currently has 24 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 24 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Aurora Keyes Barn School?

Admission to Aurora Keyes Barn 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 Aurora Keyes Barn School cover?

Aurora Keyes Barn School is a not applicable school in Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5-12. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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