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Lowercroft Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lowercroft Primary School is a community primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

226

Pupils

230

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Lowercroft Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Lowercroft Primary School is set by Bury and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Bury 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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Lowercroft Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ashington Drive, Bury, BL8 2TS
Local authority
Bury
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
6.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105295

Other Primary Schools in Bury

If Lowercroft Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lowercroft Primary School

Is Lowercroft Primary School oversubscribed?

Lowercroft Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 230 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lowercroft Primary School?

Admission to Lowercroft Primary School is managed by Bury. 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 Lowercroft Primary School cover?

Lowercroft Primary School is a primary school in Bury, 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 Lowercroft Primary School?

Lowercroft Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.