Barden Primary School Catchment Area
Barden Primary School is a community primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 468 pupils, and a capacity of 430 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
468
Pupils
430
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Barden Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Barden 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.
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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 →Barden Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119260
Other Primary Schools in Burnley
If Barden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.
Padiham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 8SJ
Briercliffe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 2JU
Worsthorne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 3LR
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 6LN
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 4PB
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 0BN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Barden Primary School
Is Barden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Barden Primary School currently has 468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 430 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Barden 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 Barden Primary School cover? ▾
Barden Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, 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 Barden Primary School? ▾
Barden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.