Helmshore Primary School Catchment Area
Helmshore Primary School is a community primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 385 pupils, and a capacity of 414 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
385
Pupils
414
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Helmshore Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Helmshore 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 →Helmshore Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Gregory Fold, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4JW
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119195
Other Primary Schools in Rossendale
If Helmshore Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rossendale are the next closest alternatives.
Haslingden Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB4 4BJ
Water Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 9PX
Waterfoot Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 9DA
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 6DX
Crawshawbooth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 8AN
Haslingden Broadway Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 4EH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Helmshore Primary School
Is Helmshore Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Helmshore Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 414 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Helmshore Primary School? ▾
Admission to Helmshore 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 Helmshore Primary School cover? ▾
Helmshore Primary School is a primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Helmshore Primary School? ▾
Helmshore Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.