Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is a community primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
297
Pupils
315
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School?
The catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School: 315 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, Lancashire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Thornton-Cleveleys.
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) →
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Marsh Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119149
Other Primary Schools in Thornton-Cleveleys
If Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton-Cleveleys are the next closest alternatives.
Thornton Primary School Catchment Area
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Northfold Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 2NL
Stanah Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 5JR
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · FY5 1EU
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · FY5 5HY
Norbreck Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · FY5 1PD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook 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 siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School cover? ▾
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School is a primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School? ▾
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.