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Sharneyford Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sharneyford Primary School is a community primary school in Bacup, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

63

Pupils

70

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Sharneyford Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Sharneyford 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 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 →

Sharneyford Primary School — School Information

Full address
Todmorden Road, Bacup, OL13 9UQ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
14.3% of pupils
DfE URN
119192

Other Primary Schools in Bacup

If Sharneyford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bacup are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sharneyford Primary School

Is Sharneyford Primary School oversubscribed?

Sharneyford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 70 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sharneyford Primary School?

Admission to Sharneyford 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 Sharneyford Primary School cover?

Sharneyford Primary School is a primary school in Bacup, 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 Sharneyford Primary School?

Sharneyford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.