Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Kirkham St Michael'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: 94% 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2SL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.8% of pupils
DfE URN
119550

Other Primary Schools in Preston

If Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Is Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

Kirkham St Michael'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 Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School cover?

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Preston, 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 Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.