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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

334

Pupils

341

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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.

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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
119425

Frequently Asked Questions — Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 341 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School cover?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, 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 Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.