Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Catchment Area
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-7
Age range
229
Pupils
262
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ribbleton Avenue Infant School?
The catchment area for Ribbleton Avenue Infant 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 siblings. Lancashire 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 Ribbleton Avenue Infant 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.
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 →Ribbleton Avenue Infant School: 262 places, 87% filled: places available
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School has a published admission number of 262 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 32.9% of pupils at Ribbleton Avenue Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.
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) →
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RU
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 32.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119235
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Ribbleton Avenue Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0AS
Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 3QT
Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ribbleton Avenue Infant 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
What is the catchment area for Ribbleton Avenue Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Ribbleton Avenue Infant 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ribbleton Avenue Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 229 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Ribbleton Avenue Infant School? ▾
Admission to Ribbleton Avenue Infant 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 Ribbleton Avenue Infant School cover? ▾
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.