Carr Hill High School Catchment Area
Carr Hill High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 841 pupils, and a capacity of 899 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
841
Pupils
899
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Carr Hill High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Carr Hill High School 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.
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 →Carr Hill High School — School Information
- Full address
- Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2ST
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150966
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Carr Hill High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 1SL
Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Carr Hill High School
Is Carr Hill High School oversubscribed? ▾
Carr Hill High School is operating close to its capacity of 899 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Carr Hill High School? ▾
Admission to Carr Hill High 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 Carr Hill High School cover? ▾
Carr Hill 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 Carr Hill High School? ▾
Carr Hill High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.