Gisburn Primary School Catchment Area
Gisburn Primary School is a community primary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
137
Pupils
140
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Gisburn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gisburn Primary School?
The catchment area for Gisburn 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 Gisburn 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 →Gisburn Primary School: 140 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Gisburn Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, 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. 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Clitheroe.
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) →
Gisburn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4ET
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119270
Other Primary Schools in Clitheroe
If Gisburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Clitheroe are the next closest alternatives.
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 2AL
Edisford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 2LN
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB7 1NW
Barrow URC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB7 9AZ
Chatburn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB7 4AS
Whalley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB7 9SY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gisburn 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.
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Clitheroe · 2.5 miles away
Gisburn Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnoldswick · 3.2 miles away
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnoldswick · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gisburn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gisburn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gisburn 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 Gisburn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gisburn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gisburn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gisburn 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 Gisburn Primary School cover? ▾
Gisburn Primary School is a primary school in Clitheroe, 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 Gisburn Primary School? ▾
Gisburn Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.