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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Catchment Area

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

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

418

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?

The catchment area for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Blackburn with Darwen publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is managed by Blackburn with Darwen 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: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary: at or above its 420 place limit

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary has a published admission number of 420 places. 418 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Blackburn with Darwen 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Blackburn.

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

Blackburn with Darwen 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 Blackburn with Darwen school admissions →

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary: School Information

Full address
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, BB2 4JJ
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
133987

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Blackburn with Darwen. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary 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: Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

What is the catchment area for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?

The catchment area for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Blackburn with Darwen publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary oversubscribed?

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary cover?

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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