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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Catchment Area

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

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 — 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

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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Clitheroe Pendle Primary School

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.