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Penwortham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Penwortham Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Penwortham Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Penwortham Primary School — School Information

Full address
Crookings Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0HU
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119157

Other Primary Schools in Preston

If Penwortham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Penwortham Primary School

Is Penwortham Primary School oversubscribed?

Penwortham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Penwortham Primary School?

Admission to Penwortham Primary School 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 Penwortham Primary School cover?

Penwortham Primary School is a primary school in Preston, 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 Penwortham Primary School?

Penwortham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.