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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, BB9 0DQ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
35.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149849

Other Primary Schools in Nelson

If St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Is St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.