Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
116
Pupils
210
Capacity
55%
Fill rate
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 55% filled: places available
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% 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. 50% of pupils at Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England 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 Rossendale.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Dark Lane, Newchurch, Rossendale, BB4 7UA
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119390
Other Primary Schools in Rossendale
If Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rossendale are the next closest alternatives.
Haslingden Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BB4 4BJ
Helmshore Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 4JW
Water Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 9PX
Waterfoot Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 9DA
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 6DX
Crawshawbooth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB4 8AN
Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PRESTON
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnoldswick
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England 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.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bury · 4.4 miles away
Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bury · 4.5 miles away
Holcombe Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bury · 5.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 116 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School? ▾
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rossendale, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.