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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Catchment Area

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

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 837 pupils, and a capacity of 885 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

837

Pupils

885

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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.

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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School — School Information

Full address
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8RA
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.7% of pupils
DfE URN
119814

Other Secondary Schools in Preston

If Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

Is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School oversubscribed?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is operating close to its capacity of 885 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Archbishop Temple Church of England High School cover?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.