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Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area

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

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Leyland, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?

The catchment area for Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist 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 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leyland.

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) →

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School: School Information

Full address
Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HJ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
131309

Other Primary Schools in Leyland

If Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leyland are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England/Methodist Schools in Lancashire

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England/Methodist 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 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist 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: Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School

What is the catchment area for Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?

The catchment area for Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist 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 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist 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 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School cover?

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Leyland, 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 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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