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St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Catchment Area

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

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood is a voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

148

Pupils

175

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?

The catchment area for St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood: 175 places, 85% filled: places available

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood has a published admission number of 175 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 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. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Blackburn.

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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood: School Information

Full address
Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11.5% of pupils
DfE URN
119645

Other Primary Schools in Blackburn

If St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Lancashire

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

What is the catchment area for St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?

The catchment area for St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood oversubscribed?

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood 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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood cover?

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood is a primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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