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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 233 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

226

Pupils

233

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with St. Helens. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 St. Helens 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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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rufford Road, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8JX
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
149929

Other Primary Schools in St Helens

If Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School

Is Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 233 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School?

Admission to Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is managed by St. Helens. 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 Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School cover?

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens, 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 Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School?

Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.