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Colne Park High School Catchment Area

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

Colne Park High School is a academy converter secondary school in Colne, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1031 pupils, and a capacity of 1075 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,031

Pupils

1,075

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Colne Park High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Colne Park 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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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Colne Park High School — School Information

Full address
Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DP
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146228

Other Secondary Schools in Colne

If Colne Park High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Colne Park High School

Is Colne Park High School oversubscribed?

Colne Park High School is operating close to its capacity of 1075 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Colne Park High School?

Admission to Colne Park 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 Colne Park High School cover?

Colne Park High School is a secondary school in Colne, 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 Colne Park High School?

Colne Park High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.