Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
261
Pupils
210
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 124% capacity
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 124%. At 124% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Lancashire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.7% 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) →
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119528
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Garstang St Thomas' Church of England 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
Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PRESTON
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnoldswick
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Garstang St Thomas' Church of England 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.
Garstang Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Preston · 0.7 miles away
Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston · 2.2 miles away
St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · St Michael's-on-Wyre, Preston · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently has 261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.