How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has 157 pupils on roll.

What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton take?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton located?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is located in Preston, PR4 1AD, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton have a religious character?

Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?

When Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After children — Catholic Looked After children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Roman Catholic* siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Baptised Catholic children in parish boundary — (a) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living within the Parish boundary of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Freckleton and Warton (which is the boundary of the civic parishes of Freckleton and Bryning with Warton). (b) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living in the Parish boundary of St. Anne's Westby (see notes 3 & 11), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After children — Catholic Looked After children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2).
2Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Roman Catholic* siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see notes 3 & 11).
3Baptised Catholic children in parish boundary — (a) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living within the Parish boundary of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Freckleton and Warton (which is the boundary of the civic parishes of Freckleton and Bryning with Warton). (b) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living in the Parish boundary of St. Anne's Westby (see notes 3 & 11).
4Other baptised Roman Catholic children — Other baptised Roman Catholic Children (see note 3).
5Other Looked After children — Other Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
6Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional and specific educational, medical, social or emotional needs relevant to the school, provided that appropriate written evidence from a suitably qualified professional is submitted with the application (see note 10).
7Other siblings — Other siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see note 8).
8Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church (see notes 4 & 5).
9Baptised children of other Christian denominations — Baptised Children of other Christian denominations (see note 6).
10Children of other world faiths — Children of other world faiths (see note 7).
11Other children — Other Children whose parents wish them to be educated at Holy Family Catholic Primary School.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).

Document explicitly states arrangements for September 2025 entry, not 2027.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton: key facts

How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has 157 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton take?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton located?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is located in Preston, PR4 1AD, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton have a religious character?: Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: When Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After children — Catholic Looked After children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Roman Catholic* siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Baptised Catholic children in parish boundary — (a) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living within the Parish boundary of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Freckleton and Warton (which is the boundary of the civic parishes of Freckleton and Bryning with Warton). (b) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living in the Parish boundary of St. Anne's Westby (see notes 3 & 11), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After children — Catholic Looked After children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2).
2Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Roman Catholic* siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see notes 3 & 11).
3Baptised Catholic children in parish boundary — (a) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living within the Parish boundary of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Freckleton and Warton (which is the boundary of the civic parishes of Freckleton and Bryning with Warton). (b) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living in the Parish boundary of St. Anne's Westby (see notes 3 & 11).
4Other baptised Roman Catholic children — Other baptised Roman Catholic Children (see note 3).
5Other Looked After children — Other Looked after children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
6Exceptional needs — Children with exceptional and specific educational, medical, social or emotional needs relevant to the school, provided that appropriate written evidence from a suitably qualified professional is submitted with the application (see note 10).
7Other siblings — Other siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see note 8).
8Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church (see notes 4 & 5).
9Baptised children of other Christian denominations — Baptised Children of other Christian denominations (see note 6).
10Children of other world faiths — Children of other world faiths (see note 7).
11Other children — Other Children whose parents wish them to be educated at Holy Family Catholic Primary School.

Document explicitly states arrangements for September 2025 entry, not 2027.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton: key facts

How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has 157 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton take?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton located?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is located in Preston, PR4 1AD, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton have a religious character?: Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: When Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic Looked After/previously Looked After children — Catholic Looked After children or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Roman Catholic* siblings of children at the school who will still be on the school roll at the time of admission (see notes 3 & 11); 3. Baptised Catholic children in parish boundary — (a) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living within the Parish boundary of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Freckleton and Warton (which is the boundary of the civic parishes of Freckleton and Bryning with Warton). (b) Baptised Roman Catholic* Children living in the Parish boundary of St. Anne's Westby (see notes 3 & 11), and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants for the available places within a category, then the distance between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones. Where two addresses have the same distance, or the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building, then the Local Authority's system of a random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.9% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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