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Coal Clough Academy Catchment Area

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

Coal Clough Academy is a academy alternative provision sponsor led not applicable school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 152 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

137

Pupils

152

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Coal Clough Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Coal Clough Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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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Coal Clough Academy — School Information

Full address
Swindon Street, Burnley, BB11 4PF
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
64.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142054

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If Coal Clough Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Coal Clough Academy

Is Coal Clough Academy oversubscribed?

Coal Clough Academy is operating close to its capacity of 152 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Coal Clough Academy?

Admission to Coal Clough Academy 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 Coal Clough Academy cover?

Coal Clough Academy is a not applicable school in Burnley, 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 Coal Clough Academy?

Coal Clough Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.