Buckshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Buckshaw Primary School is a community primary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
225
Pupils
210
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Buckshaw Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Buckshaw 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.
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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 →Buckshaw Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chorley, PR7 1XP
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119205
Other Primary Schools in Chorley
If Buckshaw Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chorley are the next closest alternatives.
Coppull Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 5AH
Withnell Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR6 8BA
Abbey Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR6 8DD
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 6BA
Eccleston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 5RA
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR6 7JR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buckshaw Primary School
Is Buckshaw Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Buckshaw Primary School currently has 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Buckshaw Primary School? ▾
Admission to Buckshaw 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 Buckshaw Primary School cover? ▾
Buckshaw Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Buckshaw Primary School? ▾
Buckshaw Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.