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Great Sankey High School Catchment Area

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

Great Sankey High School is a academy converter secondary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2087 pupils, and a capacity of 2175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

2,087

Pupils

2,175

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Great Sankey High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Sankey High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Warrington 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 Sankey High School — School Information

Full address
Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3AA
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139152

Other Secondary Schools in Warrington

If Great Sankey High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Sankey High School

Is Great Sankey High School oversubscribed?

Great Sankey High School is operating close to its capacity of 2175 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Sankey High School?

Admission to Great Sankey High School is managed by Warrington. 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 Sankey High School cover?

Great Sankey High School is a secondary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Great Sankey High School?

Great Sankey High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.