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Highfield Priory School Catchment Area

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

Highfield Priory School is an other independent not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 271 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

191

Pupils

271

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Highfield Priory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highfield Priory School?

The catchment area for Highfield Priory School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire 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 Highfield Priory 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.

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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Highfield Priory School: 271 places, 70% filled: places available

Highfield Priory School has a published admission number of 271 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 271 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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

Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Highfield Priory School: School Information

Full address
Fulwood Row, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 5RW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
119828

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If Highfield Priory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Highfield Priory 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: Highfield Priory School

What is the catchment area for Highfield Priory School?

The catchment area for Highfield Priory School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Highfield Priory School oversubscribed?

Highfield Priory School has a capacity of 271 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Highfield Priory School?

Admission to Highfield Priory 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 Highfield Priory School cover?

Highfield Priory School is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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