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Brook View School Catchment Area

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

Brook View School is an other independent special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 8-19, with 5 pupils, and a capacity of 25 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

8-19

Age range

5

Pupils

25

Capacity

20%

Fill rate

Brook View School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brook View School?

The catchment area for Brook View School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Brook View School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Brook View School: 25 places, 20% filled: places available

Brook View School has a published admission number of 25 places. 5 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 20%. At 20% full, the school currently has headroom below its 25 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Brook View School: School Information

Full address
Ward Green Lane, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3YB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-19 years
DfE URN
136069

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If Brook View School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brook View School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brook View School

What is the catchment area for Brook View School?

The catchment area for Brook View School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brook View School oversubscribed?

Brook View School has a capacity of 25 places and currently has 5 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Brook View School?

Admission to Brook View School 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 Brook View School cover?

Brook View School is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 8-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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