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Nateby Primary School Catchment Area

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

Nateby Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 80 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

80

Pupils

105

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Nateby Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nateby Primary School?

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

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Nateby Primary School: 105 places, 76% filled: places available

Nateby Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 80 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Preston.

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

Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Nateby Primary School: School Information

Full address
Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Preston, PR3 0JH
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
119140

Other Primary Schools in Preston

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Nateby 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: Nateby Primary School

What is the catchment area for Nateby Primary School?

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

Is Nateby Primary School oversubscribed?

Nateby Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 80 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Nateby Primary School?

Admission to Nateby Primary School is managed by Lancashire. 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 Nateby Primary School cover?

Nateby Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, 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 Nateby Primary School?

Nateby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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