Milburn School Catchment Area
Milburn School is a community primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 28 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
15
Pupils
28
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Milburn School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Milburn School?
The catchment area for Milburn School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness 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. Westmorland and Furness 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 Milburn School is set by Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Milburn School: 28 places, 54% filled: places available
Milburn School has a published admission number of 28 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 28 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. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Penrith.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness school admissions →
Milburn School: School Information
- Full address
- Milburn, Penrith, CA10 1TN
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112183
Other Primary Schools in Penrith
If Milburn School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Penrith are the next closest alternatives.
Greystoke Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 0TP
Brunswick School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 7LX
North Lakes School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 8NU
Penruddock Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CA11 0QU
Skelton School Catchment Area
Community school · CA11 9SE
Clifton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA10 2EG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Milburn 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: Milburn School
What is the catchment area for Milburn School? ▾
The catchment area for Milburn School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness 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. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Milburn School oversubscribed? ▾
Milburn School has a capacity of 28 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Milburn School? ▾
Admission to Milburn School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. 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 Milburn School cover? ▾
Milburn School is a primary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, 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 Milburn School? ▾
Milburn School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.