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Norman Pannell Primary School Catchment Area

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

Norman Pannell Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

214

Pupils

210

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Norman Pannell Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Norman Pannell Primary School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 Liverpool 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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Norman Pannell Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Norman Pannell Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Liverpool 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. 55.3% of pupils at Norman Pannell 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.

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Norman Pannell Primary School: School Information

Full address
Brownbill Bank, Liverpool, L27 7AE
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
55.3% of pupils
DfE URN
104600

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Norman Pannell 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 Norman Pannell 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: Norman Pannell Primary School

What is the catchment area for Norman Pannell Primary School?

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

Is Norman Pannell Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Norman Pannell Primary School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Norman Pannell Primary School?

Admission to Norman Pannell Primary School is managed by Liverpool. 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 Norman Pannell Primary School cover?

Norman Pannell Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, 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 Norman Pannell Primary School?

Norman Pannell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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