Walverden Primary School Catchment Area
Walverden Primary School is a community primary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
451
Pupils
420
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Walverden Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Walverden 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 →Walverden Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bracewell Street, Nelson, BB9 0TL
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119178
Other Primary Schools in Nelson
If Walverden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowford School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 6EA
Bradley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7RF
Marsden Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 0BE
Lomeshaye Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7SY
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · BB9 7HF
Roughlee Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BB9 6NX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Walverden Primary School
Is Walverden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Walverden Primary School currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Walverden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Walverden 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 Walverden Primary School cover? ▾
Walverden Primary School is a primary school in Nelson, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Walverden Primary School? ▾
Walverden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.