Fred Longworth High School Catchment Area
Fred Longworth High School is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1288 pupils, and a capacity of 1275 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,288
Pupils
1,275
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Fred Longworth High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fred Longworth High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wigan. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Fred Longworth High School — School Information
- Full address
- Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137448
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Fred Longworth High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fred Longworth High School
Is Fred Longworth High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fred Longworth High School currently has 1288 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1275 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fred Longworth High School? ▾
Admission to Fred Longworth High School 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 Fred Longworth High School cover? ▾
Fred Longworth High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Wigan, 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 Fred Longworth High School? ▾
Fred Longworth High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.