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 — 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
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.
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 — 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forton Primary School
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.