Cansfield High School Catchment Area
Cansfield High School is a community secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1036 pupils, and a capacity of 1012 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,036
Pupils
1,012
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Cansfield High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Cansfield High School are allocated by Wigan using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Cansfield High School — School Information
- Full address
- Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TP
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106521
Other Secondary Schools in Wigan
If Cansfield High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Shevington High School Catchment Area
Community school · WN6 8AB
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN1 1HQ
St John Fisher Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN6 7RN
St Peter's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN5 8NU
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN4 9PF
Hawkley Hall High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WN3 5NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cansfield High School
Is Cansfield High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cansfield High School currently has 1036 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1012 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cansfield High School? ▾
Admission to Cansfield High School is managed by Wigan. 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 Cansfield High School cover? ▾
Cansfield High School is a secondary school in Wigan, 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 Cansfield High School? ▾
Cansfield High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.