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Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 245 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

237

Pupils

245

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0BW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
119375

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If Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 245 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Blackpool, 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 Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.