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St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston Catchment Area

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

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston is a voluntary aided primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

168

Pupils

205

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston?

The catchment area for St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 →

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston: 205 places, 82% filled: places available

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston has a published admission number of 205 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 205 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. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Preston.

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) →

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston: School Information

Full address
Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0ZN
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
119549

Other Primary Schools in Preston

If St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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: St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston

What is the catchment area for St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston?

The catchment area for St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston oversubscribed?

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston has a capacity of 205 places and currently has 168 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston?

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston cover?

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, 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 St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston?

St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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