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Great Arley School Catchment Area

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

Great Arley School is a community special not applicable school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 99 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–16

Age range

107

Pupils

99

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Great Arley School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Great Arley School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 107 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 99 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Great Arley School — School Information

Full address
Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–16 years
Free school meals
56.1% of pupils
DfE URN
119878

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Arley School

Is Great Arley School oversubscribed?

Yes — Great Arley School currently has 107 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 99 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Great Arley School?

Admission to Great Arley School 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 Great Arley School cover?

Great Arley School is a not applicable school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Arley School?

Great Arley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.