Casterton Primary Academy Catchment Area
Casterton Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 289 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
289
Pupils
280
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Casterton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Casterton Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Casterton Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145978
Other Primary Schools in Burnley
If Casterton Primary Academy 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Casterton Primary Academy
Is Casterton Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Casterton Primary Academy currently has 289 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Casterton Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Casterton Primary Academy 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 Casterton Primary Academy cover? ▾
Casterton Primary Academy 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 Casterton Primary Academy? ▾
Casterton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.