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Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

103

Pupils

105

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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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Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — School Information

Full address
Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, BB2 7LL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.1% of pupils
DfE URN
119415

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Frequently Asked Questions — Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Is Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.