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Britannia Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Britannia Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bacup, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

209

Pupils

225

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Britannia Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Britannia Community 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: 93% 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 →

Britannia Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9TS
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
12.4% of pupils
DfE URN
119189

Other Primary Schools in Bacup

If Britannia Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bacup are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Britannia Community Primary School

Is Britannia Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Britannia Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 225 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Britannia Community Primary School?

Admission to Britannia Community 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 Britannia Community Primary School cover?

Britannia Community Primary School is a primary school in Bacup, 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 Britannia Community Primary School?

Britannia Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.