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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 an 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

What is the catchment area for St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 270 places, 79% filled: places available

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 270 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 33.5% of pupils at St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.

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 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.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Lancashire

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

What is the catchment area for St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 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.

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