Layton Primary School Catchment Area
Layton Primary School is a community primary school in Blackpool , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 619 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
619
Pupils
630
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Layton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Layton Primary School?
The catchment area for Layton Primary School is the geographic zone Blackpool 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. Blackpool 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 Layton Primary School is set by Blackpool 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 Blackpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackpool catchment area documents →Layton Primary School: 630 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Layton Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 619 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 630, Blackpool'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. 41.5% of pupils at Layton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Blackpool.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Blackpool 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. Find Blackpool school admissions →
Layton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Meyler Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, FY3 7DX
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119246
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Layton 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Layton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Layton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Layton Primary School is the geographic zone Blackpool 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. Blackpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Layton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Layton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Layton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Layton Primary School is managed by Blackpool. 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 Layton Primary School cover? ▾
Layton Primary School is a primary school in Blackpool, 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 Layton Primary School? ▾
Layton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.