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Northbrook Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Northbrook Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Leyland, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 185 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

185

Pupils

195

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Northbrook Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Northbrook Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Northbrook Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Bannister Drive, Leyland, PR25 2GB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148039

Other Primary Schools in Leyland

If Northbrook Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leyland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Northbrook Primary Academy

Is Northbrook Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Northbrook Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 195 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Northbrook Primary Academy?

Admission to Northbrook Primary Academy 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 Northbrook Primary Academy cover?

Northbrook Primary Academy is a primary school in Leyland, 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 Northbrook Primary Academy?

Northbrook Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.