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Roe Lee Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Roe Lee Park Primary School is a community primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 403 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

431

Pupils

403

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Roe Lee Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Roe Lee Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Roe Lee Park Primary School is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen 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. Blackburn with Darwen 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 Roe Lee Park Primary School is set by Blackburn with Darwen and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 431 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 403 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Blackburn with Darwen publishes the 2027 Roe Lee Park Primary School numbers →

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

Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →

Roe Lee Park Primary School: at or above its 403 place limit

Roe Lee Park Primary School has a published admission number of 403 places. 431 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 403 places. Blackburn with Darwen allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.3% of pupils at Roe Lee Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Blackburn with Darwen.

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

Blackburn with Darwen 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. Find Blackburn with Darwen school admissions →

Roe Lee Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Emerald Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 9RP
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
24.3% of pupils
DfE URN
119127

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If Roe Lee Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Roe Lee Park 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: Roe Lee Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Roe Lee Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Roe Lee Park Primary School is the geographic zone Blackburn with Darwen 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. Blackburn with Darwen publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Roe Lee Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Roe Lee Park Primary School currently has 431 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 403 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Roe Lee Park Primary School?

Admission to Roe Lee Park Primary School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. 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 Roe Lee Park Primary School cover?

Roe Lee Park Primary School is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Roe Lee Park Primary School?

Roe Lee Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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