Fir Tree College Catchment Area
Fir Tree College is a special post 16 institution not applicable school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 14-25, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
14-25
Age range
50
Capacity
Fir Tree College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Fir Tree College?
The catchment area for Fir Tree College is the geographic zone Wigan 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. Wigan 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 Fir Tree College is set by Wigan 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 Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Fir Tree College: School Information
- Full address
- The Nook, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9JB
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 14-25 years
- DfE URN
- 146039
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If Fir Tree College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
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Landgate School, Bryn Catchment Area
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Newbridge Learning Community Catchment Area
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Fir Tree 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Fir Tree College
What is the catchment area for Fir Tree College? ▾
The catchment area for Fir Tree College is the geographic zone Wigan 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. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Fir Tree College oversubscribed? ▾
Fir Tree College has a capacity of 50 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wigan.
What is the admissions policy for Fir Tree College? ▾
Admission to Fir Tree College is managed by Wigan. 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 Fir Tree College cover? ▾
Fir Tree College is a not applicable school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 14-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.