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Pinehurst Primary School Catchment Area

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

Pinehurst Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

449

Pupils

480

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Pinehurst Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pinehurst Primary School?

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

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

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Liverpool catchment area documents →

Pinehurst Primary School: 480 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Pinehurst Primary School has a published admission number of 480 places. 449 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, Liverpool's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 54% of pupils at Pinehurst Primary 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 Liverpool.

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

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Pinehurst Primary School: School Information

Full address
Pinehurst Avenue, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 7UF
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
54% of pupils
DfE URN
134471

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pinehurst Primary 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: Pinehurst Primary School

What is the catchment area for Pinehurst Primary School?

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

Is Pinehurst Primary School oversubscribed?

Pinehurst Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pinehurst Primary School?

Admission to Pinehurst Primary School is managed by Liverpool. 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 Pinehurst Primary School cover?

Pinehurst Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Pinehurst Primary School?

Pinehurst Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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