Cottam Primary School Catchment Area
Cottam Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 280 pupils, and a capacity of 308 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
280
Pupils
308
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Cottam Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cottam 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.
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 →Cottam Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Haydocks Lane, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131720
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Cottam Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0AS
Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 3QT
Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cottam Primary School
Is Cottam Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cottam Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 308 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cottam Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cottam 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 Cottam Primary School cover? ▾
Cottam Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.