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Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School Catchment Area

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

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Nr Carnforth, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

97

Pupils

126

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?

The catchment area for Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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.

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 →

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School: 126 places, 77% filled: places available

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School has a published admission number of 126 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 126 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. 24.7% of pupils at Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lancashire.

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) →

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Back Lane, Warton, Nr Carnforth, LA5 9QU
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
24.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119404

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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: Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School

What is the catchment area for Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?

The catchment area for Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School oversubscribed?

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School has a capacity of 126 places and currently has 97 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?

Admission to Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School cover?

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School is a primary school in Nr Carnforth, 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 Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School?

Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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