Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Forton Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
96
Pupils
105
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Forton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Forton Primary School?
The catchment area for Forton 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 Forton 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 →Forton Primary School: 105 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Forton Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, 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. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Preston.
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) →
Forton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119128
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Forton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
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
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 2EP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Forton 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.
Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Cockerham, Lancaster · 1.4 miles away
Scorton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 1.8 miles away
Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 2.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Forton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Forton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Forton 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 Forton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Forton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Forton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Forton 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 Forton Primary School cover? ▾
Forton Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Forton Primary School? ▾
Forton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.