Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Catchment Area
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is a voluntary controlled primary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 174 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
174
Pupils
210
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall?
The catchment area for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall 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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall: 210 places, 83% filled: places available
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall has a published admission number of 210 places. 174 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27% of pupils at Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall 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) →
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall: School Information
- Full address
- Pilling Lane, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0HH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119392
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall 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.
Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Poulton-le-Fylde · 1.3 miles away
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 1.9 miles away
Stalmine Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Poulton-le-Fylde · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall
What is the catchment area for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall? ▾
The catchment area for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall 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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall oversubscribed? ▾
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 174 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall? ▾
Admission to Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall 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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall cover? ▾
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is a primary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, 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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall? ▾
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.