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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area

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

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 760 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

760

Pupils

800

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Brownedge St Mary's Catholic 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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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6PB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.9% of pupils
DfE URN
119784

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Frequently Asked Questions — Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

Is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School oversubscribed?

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is operating close to its capacity of 800 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic 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 Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School cover?

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.