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Nether Kellet Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Nether Kellet Community Primary School is a community primary school in Carnforth, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

105

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105

Capacity

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Fill rate

Nether Kellet Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nether Kellet Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Nether Kellet Community 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 Nether Kellet Community 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Lancashire publishes the 2027 Nether Kellet Community Primary School numbers →

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 →

Nether Kellet Community Primary School: at or above its 105 place limit

Nether Kellet Community Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Lancashire 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. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Carnforth.

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) →

Nether Kellet Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bridge Road, Nether Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1HH
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
119141

Other Primary Schools in Carnforth

If Nether Kellet Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carnforth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Nether Kellet 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: Nether Kellet Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Nether Kellet Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Nether Kellet Community 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 Nether Kellet Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Nether Kellet Community Primary School currently has 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Nether Kellet Community Primary School?

Admission to Nether Kellet Community 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 Nether Kellet Community Primary School cover?

Nether Kellet Community Primary School is a primary school in Carnforth, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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