Pendle Primary Academy Catchment Area
Pendle Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 423 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
423
Pupils
420
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Pendle Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Pendle 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.
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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 →Pendle Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5AW
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139053
Other Primary Schools in Nelson
If Pendle Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowford School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 6EA
Bradley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7RF
Marsden Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0BE
Lomeshaye Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7SY
Walverden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0TL
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pendle Primary Academy
Is Pendle Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Pendle Primary Academy currently has 423 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Pendle Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Pendle 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 Pendle Primary Academy cover? ▾
Pendle Primary Academy is a primary school in Nelson, 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 Pendle Primary Academy? ▾
Pendle Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.