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Millbrook Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Millbrook Community Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

322

Pupils

280

Capacity

115%

Fill rate

Millbrook Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Millbrook Community Primary School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 322 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 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 Knowsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Knowsley catchment area documents →

Millbrook Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 115% capacity

Millbrook Community Primary School has a published admission number of 280 places. 322 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 115%. At 115% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Knowsley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.1% of pupils at Millbrook Community 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 Liverpool.

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

Knowsley 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 Knowsley school admissions →

Millbrook Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Kirkby Row, Westvale, Liverpool, L32 0TG
Local authority
Knowsley
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
40.1% of pupils
DfE URN
104432

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Millbrook Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Millbrook Community 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: Millbrook Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Millbrook Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Millbrook Community Primary School is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Millbrook Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Millbrook Community Primary School currently has 322 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Millbrook Community Primary School?

Admission to Millbrook Community Primary School is managed by Knowsley. 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 Millbrook Community Primary School cover?

Millbrook Community Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley, 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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