Earby Springfield Primary School Catchment Area
Earby Springfield Primary School is a community primary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
136
Pupils
210
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Earby Springfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Earby Springfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Earby Springfield 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 Earby Springfield 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 →Earby Springfield Primary School: 210 places, 65% filled: places available
Earby Springfield Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% 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. 47.8% of pupils at Earby Springfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Barnoldswick.
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) →
Earby Springfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119251
Other Primary Schools in Barnoldswick
If Earby Springfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnoldswick are the next closest alternatives.
Kelbrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 6UD
Gisburn Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 5LS
Salterforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 5UD
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB18 5TB
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB18 5EN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Earby Springfield 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.
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Thornton-in-Craven · 1.4 miles away
Coates Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BARNOLDSWICK · 1.7 miles away
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Colne · 3.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Earby Springfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Earby Springfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Earby Springfield 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 Earby Springfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Earby Springfield Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 136 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Earby Springfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Earby Springfield 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 Earby Springfield Primary School cover? ▾
Earby Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Barnoldswick, 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 Earby Springfield Primary School? ▾
Earby Springfield Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.