Balshaw's Church of England High School Catchment Area
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 933 pupils, and a capacity of 925 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
933
Pupils
925
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Balshaw's Church of England High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Balshaw's 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.
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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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- Full address
- Church Road, Leyland, PR25 3AH
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119775
Other Secondary Schools in Leyland
If Balshaw's Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leyland are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Balshaw's Church of England High School
Is Balshaw's Church of England High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Balshaw's Church of England High School currently has 933 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 925 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Balshaw's Church of England High School? ▾
Balshaw's 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 Balshaw's Church of England High School cover? ▾
Balshaw's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Balshaw's Church of England High School? ▾
Balshaw's Church of England High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.