Blackburn Primary School Catchment Area
Blackburn Primary School is a community primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
178
Pupils
235
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Blackburn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Blackburn Primary School?
The catchment area for Blackburn Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham 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 Blackburn Primary School is set by Rotherham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rotherham catchment area documents →Blackburn Primary School: 235 places, 76% filled: places available
Blackburn Primary School has a published admission number of 235 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 235 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. 24.3% of pupils at Blackburn Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Rotherham 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 Rotherham school admissions →
Blackburn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, S61 2BU
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106834
Other Primary Schools in Rotherham
If Blackburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.
Lacewood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S63 8DA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · S63 9JY
Badsley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S65 2QS
Broom Valley Community School Catchment Area
Community school · S60 2QU
Kimberworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S61 1HE
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S61 1TD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Blackburn 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Blackburn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Blackburn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Blackburn Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Blackburn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Blackburn Primary School has a capacity of 235 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rotherham.
What is the admissions policy for Blackburn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Blackburn Primary School is managed by Rotherham. 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 Blackburn Primary School cover? ▾
Blackburn Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Blackburn Primary School? ▾
Blackburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.