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St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

270

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John the Baptist 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.

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 the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147578

Other Primary Schools in Burnley

If St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 212 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St John the Baptist 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 the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Burnley, 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 St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.