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Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 39.6% of pupils at Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.

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 St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
Woodgrove Road, Burnley, BB11 3EJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
39.6% of pupils
DfE URN
119486

Other Primary Schools in Burnley

If Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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