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Cairn Education CIC Catchment Area

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

Cairn Education CIC is an other independent special not applicable school in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11-25, with 10 pupils, and a capacity of 10 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-25

Age range

10

Pupils

10

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Cairn Education CIC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cairn Education CIC?

The catchment area for Cairn Education CIC is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Westmorland and Furness 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 Cairn Education CIC is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 10 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 10 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 Westmorland and Furness publishes the 2027 Cairn Education CIC numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Cairn Education CIC: at or above its 10 place limit

Cairn Education CIC has a published admission number of 10 places. 10 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 10 places. Westmorland and Furness 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.

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

Westmorland and Furness 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. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →

Cairn Education CIC: School Information

Full address
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Cumbria, LA8 9LN
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-25 years
DfE URN
148796

Other Not applicable Schools in Cumbria

If Cairn Education CIC is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cumbria are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cairn Education CIC 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: Cairn Education CIC

What is the catchment area for Cairn Education CIC?

The catchment area for Cairn Education CIC is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cairn Education CIC oversubscribed?

Yes, Cairn Education CIC currently has 10 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 10 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cairn Education CIC?

Admission to Cairn Education CIC is managed by Westmorland and Furness. 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 Cairn Education CIC cover?

Cairn Education CIC is a not applicable school in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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