Garstang Community Academy Catchment Area
Garstang Community Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 801 pupils, and a capacity of 915 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
801
Pupils
915
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Garstang Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Garstang Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Garstang Community Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137342
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Garstang Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 1SL
Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Garstang Community Academy
Is Garstang Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Garstang Community Academy has a capacity of 915 places and currently has 801 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Garstang Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Garstang Community Academy 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 Garstang Community Academy cover? ▾
Garstang Community Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, 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 Garstang Community Academy? ▾
Garstang Community Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.