Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Catchment Area
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is a community primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
362
Pupils
390
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burnley Ightenhill Primary School?
The catchment area for Burnley Ightenhill 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 Ightenhill 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 →Burnley Ightenhill Primary School: 390 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School has a published admission number of 390 places. 362 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 390, 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. 54.7% of pupils at Burnley Ightenhill 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 Ightenhill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Alder Street, Burnley, BB12 6ED
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 54.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119264
Other Primary Schools in Burnley
If Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.
Padiham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 8SJ
Briercliffe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 2JU
Worsthorne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 3LR
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 6LN
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB10 4PB
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB12 0BN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burnley Ightenhill 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Burnley Ightenhill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Burnley Ightenhill 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 Ightenhill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 390 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Burnley Ightenhill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Burnley Ightenhill 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 Ightenhill Primary School cover? ▾
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Burnley Ightenhill Primary School? ▾
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.