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Burnley Brunshaw Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is a community primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 401 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

401

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Burnley Brunshaw 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: 95% 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 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 →

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School: 420 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 401 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Lancashire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.9% of pupils at Burnley Brunshaw Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Burnley.

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

Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School: School Information

Full address
Morse Street, Burnley, BB10 4PB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
119217

Other Primary Schools in Burnley

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burnley Brunshaw Primary School 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: Burnley Brunshaw Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burnley Brunshaw Primary School oversubscribed?

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?

Admission to Burnley Brunshaw 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 Burnley Brunshaw Primary School cover?

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, 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 Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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