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Green Lane Community Special School Catchment Area

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

Green Lane Community Special School is a community special not applicable school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-16

Age range

235

Pupils

225

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Green Lane Community Special School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Green Lane Community Special School?

The catchment area for Green Lane Community Special School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Green Lane Community Special School is set by Warrington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 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 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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Green Lane Community Special School: at or above its 225 place limit

Green Lane Community Special School has a published admission number of 225 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 225 places. Warrington allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.1% of pupils at Green Lane Community Special School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Warrington.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Warrington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Warrington school admissions →

Green Lane Community Special School: School Information

Full address
Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane, Warrington, WA1 4LS
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Free school meals
42.1% of pupils
DfE URN
111495

Other Not applicable Schools in Warrington

If Green Lane Community Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Green Lane Community Special School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Green Lane Community Special School

What is the catchment area for Green Lane Community Special School?

The catchment area for Green Lane Community Special School is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Green Lane Community Special School oversubscribed?

Yes, Green Lane Community Special School currently has 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Green Lane Community Special School?

Admission to Green Lane Community Special 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 Green Lane Community Special School cover?

Green Lane Community Special School is a not applicable school in Warrington, 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 Green Lane Community Special School?

Green Lane Community Special School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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