Bowland High Catchment Area
Bowland High is a academy converter secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 615 pupils, and a capacity of 575 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
615
Pupils
575
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bowland High Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bowland High sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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
- Riversmead, Sawley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 8.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136997
Other Secondary Schools in Clitheroe
If Bowland High is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Clitheroe are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bowland High
Is Bowland High oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bowland High currently has 615 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 575 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bowland High? ▾
Admission to Bowland High 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 Bowland High cover? ▾
Bowland High is a secondary school in Clitheroe, 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 Bowland High? ▾
Bowland High was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.