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Everton Free School & Football College Catchment Area

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

Everton Free School & Football College is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

13-19

Age range

204

Pupils

200

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Everton Free School & Football College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Everton Free School & Football College?

The catchment area for Everton Free School & Football 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 Everton Free School & Football 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 204 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 200 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Liverpool publishes the 2027 Everton Free School & Football College numbers →

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.

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Everton Free School & Football College: at or above its 200 place limit

Everton Free School & Football College has a published admission number of 200 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 200 places. Liverpool allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.3% of pupils at Everton Free School & Football College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

Everton Free School & Football College: School Information

Full address
42 Spellow Lane, Liverpool, L4 4DF
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138379

Other Not applicable Schools in Liverpool

If Everton Free School & Football 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 Everton Free School & Football 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: Everton Free School & Football College

What is the catchment area for Everton Free School & Football College?

The catchment area for Everton Free School & Football 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 Everton Free School & Football College oversubscribed?

Yes, Everton Free School & Football College currently has 204 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Everton Free School & Football College?

Admission to Everton Free School & Football 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 Everton Free School & Football College cover?

Everton Free School & Football College is a not applicable school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Everton Free School & Football College?

Everton Free School & Football College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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