Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Catchment Area
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a community primary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
348
Pupils
350
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
The catchment area for Clitheroe Pendle 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 Clitheroe Pendle 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.
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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 →Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: 350 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School has a published admission number of 350 places. 348 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 350, 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. 7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Clitheroe.
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) →
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2AL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119161
Other Primary Schools in Clitheroe
If Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Clitheroe are the next closest alternatives.
Gisburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 4ET
Edisford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 2LN
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 1NW
Barrow URC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB7 9AZ
Chatburn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB7 4AS
Whalley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB7 9SY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Clitheroe Pendle 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.
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CLITHEROE · 0.7 miles away
Sabden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Sabden · 3.6 miles away
Read St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Burnley · 5.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
What is the catchment area for Clitheroe Pendle Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Clitheroe Pendle 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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 350 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Clitheroe Pendle Primary School? ▾
Admission to Clitheroe Pendle 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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School cover? ▾
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a primary school in Clitheroe, 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 Clitheroe Pendle Primary School? ▾
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.