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Willow Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Willow Lane Community Primary School is a community primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Willow Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Willow Lane Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Willow Lane Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5PR
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
119134

Other Primary Schools in Lancaster

If Willow Lane Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Willow Lane Community Primary School

Is Willow Lane Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Willow Lane Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Willow Lane Community Primary School?

Admission to Willow Lane Community 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 Willow Lane Community Primary School cover?

Willow Lane Community Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster, 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 Willow Lane Community Primary School?

Willow Lane Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.