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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 133 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

133

Pupils

140

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Higham St John's 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9EU
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
119387

Other Primary Schools in Burnley

If Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Higham St John's Church of England Primary School?

Higham St John's 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 Higham St John's Church of England Primary School cover?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, 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 Higham St John's Church of England Primary School?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.