Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Peel Brow School Catchment Area

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

Peel Brow School is an academy converter primary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

114

Pupils

210

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Peel Brow School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Peel Brow School?

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

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bury catchment area documents →

Peel Brow School: 210 places, 54% filled: places available

Peel Brow School has a published admission number of 210 places. 114 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 41.9% of pupils at Peel Brow 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 Bury.

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

Bury 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. Find Bury school admissions →

Peel Brow School: School Information

Full address
Fir Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0BJ
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
41.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148867

Other Primary Schools in Bury

If Peel Brow School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Peel Brow 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: Peel Brow School

What is the catchment area for Peel Brow School?

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

Is Peel Brow School oversubscribed?

Peel Brow School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 114 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.

What is the admissions policy for Peel Brow School?

Admission to Peel Brow School is managed by Bury. 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 Peel Brow School cover?

Peel Brow School is a primary school in Bury, 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 Peel Brow School?

Peel Brow School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.