Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Bradley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bradley Primary School is a community primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 415 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

415

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Bradley Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Bradley 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Bradley Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dover Street, Nelson, BB9 7RF
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
51.2% of pupils
DfE URN
119175

Other Primary Schools in Nelson

If Bradley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bradley Primary School

Is Bradley Primary School oversubscribed?

Bradley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bradley Primary School?

Admission to Bradley 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 Bradley Primary School cover?

Bradley 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 Bradley Primary School?

Bradley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.