Blacko Primary School Catchment Area
Blacko Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
101
Pupils
105
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Blacko Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Blacko Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Blacko Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6LS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145816
Other Primary Schools in Nelson
If Blacko Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowford School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 6EA
Bradley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7RF
Marsden Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0BE
Lomeshaye Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7SY
Walverden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0TL
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blacko Primary School
Is Blacko Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Blacko Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Blacko Primary School? ▾
Admission to Blacko 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 Blacko Primary School cover? ▾
Blacko Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, 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 Blacko Primary School? ▾
Blacko Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.