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St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

116

Pupils

140

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School: 140 places, 83% filled: places available

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 21.6% of pupils at St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Rising Bridge Road, Rising Bridge, Accrington, BB5 2SW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
119453

Other Primary Schools in Accrington

If St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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 John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 116 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School?

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School cover?

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School is a primary school in Accrington, 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's Stonefold CofE Primary School?

St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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