Schools in Bacup
There are 10 schools in Bacup on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 8 primary and 1 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Bacup (8)
- Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · OL13 0QW
- Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · OL13 9RR
- Bacup Thorn Primary SchoolCommunity school · OL13 8EF
- Britannia Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · OL13 9TS
- Northern Primary SchoolCommunity school · OL13 8PH
- Sharneyford Primary SchoolCommunity school · OL13 9UQ
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, BacupVoluntary aided school · OL13 8LD
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OL13 9LJ
Secondary schools in Bacup (1)
- The Valley Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led · OL13 0TG
Nursery schools in Bacup (1)
- Bacup Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · OL13 8EF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bacup?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 10 open schools with a Bacup address (as of 5 June 2026), including 8 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Bacup guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Bacup?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.