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Edenfield Girls' High School Catchment Area

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

Edenfield Girls' High School is an other independent not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

100

Pupils

130

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Edenfield Girls' High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Edenfield Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Edenfield Girls' High School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire 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 Edenfield Girls' High School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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Edenfield Girls' High School: 130 places, 77% filled: places available

Edenfield Girls' High School has a published admission number of 130 places. 100 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 130 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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

Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Edenfield Girls' High School: School Information

Full address
Brunswick Street, Nelson, BB9 0PQ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
147301

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Edenfield Girls' High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Edenfield Girls' High School 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: Edenfield Girls' High School

What is the catchment area for Edenfield Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Edenfield Girls' High School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Edenfield Girls' High School oversubscribed?

Edenfield Girls' High School has a capacity of 130 places and currently has 100 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Edenfield Girls' High School?

Admission to Edenfield Girls' 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 Edenfield Girls' High School cover?

Edenfield Girls' High School is a not applicable school in Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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