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Feniscowles Primary School Catchment Area

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

Feniscowles Primary School is a community primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 410 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

410

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Feniscowles Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Feniscowles Primary School is set by Blackburn with Darwen and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Feniscowles Primary School — School Information

Full address
Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, BB2 5EG
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
10.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119163

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If Feniscowles Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Feniscowles Primary School

Is Feniscowles Primary School oversubscribed?

Feniscowles Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Feniscowles Primary School?

Admission to Feniscowles Primary School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Feniscowles Primary School cover?

Feniscowles Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 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 Feniscowles Primary School?

Feniscowles Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.