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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School is a community primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

422

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Lancashire publishes the 2027 Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School numbers →

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 Stoneyholme Community Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 422 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Lancashire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.9% of pupils at Burnley Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Oswald Street, Burnley, BB12 0BN
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
33.9% of pupils
DfE URN
119257

Other Primary Schools in Burnley

If Burnley Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Burnley Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?

Admission to Burnley Stoneyholme 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 Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School cover?

Burnley Stoneyholme Community 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 Stoneyholme Community Primary School?

Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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