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Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Catchment Area

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

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is a community special not applicable school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

70

Pupils

75

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College?

The catchment area for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool 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 Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is set by Liverpool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Liverpool catchment area documents →

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College: 75 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College has a published admission number of 75 places. 70 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 75, Liverpool's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 77.1% of pupils at Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Liverpool.

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

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College: School Information

Full address
Thingwall Lane, Liverpool, L14 7NX
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
77.1% of pupils
DfE URN
104742

Other Not applicable Schools in Liverpool

If Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College 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: Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College

What is the catchment area for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College?

The catchment area for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College oversubscribed?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is operating close to its capacity of 75 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College?

Admission to Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is managed by Liverpool. 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 Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College cover?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is a not applicable school in Liverpool, 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 Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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