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Legh Vale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Legh Vale Primary School is a community primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 473 pupils, and a capacity of 590 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

473

Pupils

590

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Legh Vale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Legh Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Legh Vale Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens 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 Legh Vale Primary School is set by St. Helens 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 St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Legh Vale Primary School: 590 places, 80% filled: places available

Legh Vale Primary School has a published admission number of 590 places. 473 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 590 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27% of pupils at Legh Vale Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across St. Helens.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

St. Helens 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 St. Helens school admissions →

Legh Vale Primary School: School Information

Full address
Legh Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0ER
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27% of pupils
DfE URN
104782

Other Primary Schools in St Helens

If Legh Vale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Legh Vale 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Legh Vale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Legh Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Legh Vale Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Legh Vale Primary School oversubscribed?

Legh Vale Primary School has a capacity of 590 places and currently has 473 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Legh Vale Primary School?

Admission to Legh Vale Primary School is managed by St. Helens. 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 Legh Vale Primary School cover?

Legh Vale Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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