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Culcheth High School Catchment Area

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

Culcheth High School is a community secondary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1168 pupils, and a capacity of 1240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,168

Pupils

1,240

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Culcheth High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Culcheth High School are allocated by Warrington 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Warrington 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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Culcheth High School — School Information

Full address
Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 5HH
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
111430

Other Secondary Schools in Warrington

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Culcheth High School

Is Culcheth High School oversubscribed?

Culcheth High School is operating close to its capacity of 1240 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Culcheth High School?

Admission to Culcheth High School is managed by Warrington. 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 Culcheth High School cover?

Culcheth High School is a secondary school in Warrington, 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 Culcheth High School?

Culcheth High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.