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Storth CofE School Catchment Area

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

Storth CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 84 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

84

Pupils

100

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Storth CofE School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Storth CofE School?

The catchment area for Storth CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness 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. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Storth CofE School is managed by Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Storth CofE School: 100 places, 84% filled: places available

Storth CofE School has a published admission number of 100 places. 84 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 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. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Milnthorpe.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Westmorland and Furness 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. Westmorland and Furness Council school admissions (official) →

Storth CofE School: School Information

Full address
Storth Road, Storth, Milnthorpe, LA7 7JA
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112265

Other Primary Schools in Milnthorpe

If Storth CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Milnthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Westmorland and Furness

Storth CofE School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Westmorland and Furness. 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 Storth CofE 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: Storth CofE School

What is the catchment area for Storth CofE School?

The catchment area for Storth CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness 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. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Storth CofE School oversubscribed?

Storth CofE School has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 84 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for Storth CofE School?

Storth CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Storth CofE School cover?

Storth CofE School is a primary school in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Storth CofE School?

Storth CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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