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Lent Rise School Catchment Area

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

Lent Rise School is an academy converter primary school in Slough, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

451

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Lent Rise School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lent Rise School?

The catchment area for Lent Rise School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lent Rise School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Lent Rise School: at or above its 420 place limit

Lent Rise School has a published admission number of 420 places. 451 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Buckinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Slough.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Lent Rise School: School Information

Full address
Coulson Way, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7NP
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142432

Other Primary Schools in Slough

If Lent Rise School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lent Rise 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: Lent Rise School

What is the catchment area for Lent Rise School?

The catchment area for Lent Rise School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lent Rise School oversubscribed?

Yes, Lent Rise School currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lent Rise School?

Admission to Lent Rise School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Lent Rise School cover?

Lent Rise School is a primary school in Slough, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lent Rise School?

Lent Rise School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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