Golborne High School Catchment Area
Golborne High School is a foundation secondary school in Warrington, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1147 pupils, and a capacity of 1075 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,147
Pupils
1,075
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Golborne High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Golborne High School are allocated by Wigan using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Golborne High School — School Information
- Full address
- Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3EL
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106525
Other Secondary Schools in Warrington
If Golborne High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Culcheth High School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 5HH
St Gregory's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA5 1HG
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA4 1RX
Lowton Church of England High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 1DU
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Catchment Area
Free schools · WA1 4PF
Great Sankey High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA5 3AA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Golborne High School
Is Golborne High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Golborne High School currently has 1147 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1075 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Golborne High School? ▾
Admission to Golborne 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 Golborne High School cover? ▾
Golborne High School is a secondary school in Warrington, 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 Golborne High School? ▾
Golborne High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.