Salterforth Primary School Catchment Area
Salterforth Primary School is a community primary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
103
Pupils
105
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Salterforth Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Salterforth Primary School?
The catchment area for Salterforth 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 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 Salterforth Primary 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.
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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 →Salterforth Primary School: 105 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Salterforth Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 103 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Lancashire'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. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barnoldswick.
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) →
Salterforth Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Cross Lane, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, BB18 5UD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119267
Other Primary Schools in Barnoldswick
If Salterforth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnoldswick are the next closest alternatives.
Kelbrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 6UD
Earby Springfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 6SJ
Gisburn Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB18 5LS
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB18 5TB
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB18 5EN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Salterforth 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.
Coates Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BARNOLDSWICK · 1.1 miles away
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Colne · 2.4 miles away
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Colne · 3.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Salterforth Primary School
What is the catchment area for Salterforth Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Salterforth 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Salterforth Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Salterforth Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Salterforth Primary School? ▾
Admission to Salterforth Primary 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 Salterforth Primary School cover? ▾
Salterforth Primary School is a primary school in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, 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 Salterforth Primary School? ▾
Salterforth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.