Hillside Specialist School and College Catchment Area
Hillside Specialist School and College is a community special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 99 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
115
Pupils
99
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Hillside Specialist School and College Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Hillside Specialist School and College is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Hillside Specialist School and College — School Information
- Full address
- Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3XB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 37.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131479
Other Not applicable Schools in Preston
If Hillside Specialist School and College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Larches High School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · PR1 6AA
St Pius X Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 8RD
Highfield Priory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 5RW
Kirkham Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 2BH
Ashbridge Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 4AQ
Moorbrook School Catchment Area
Community special school · PR2 3DB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hillside Specialist School and College
Is Hillside Specialist School and College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hillside Specialist School and College currently has 115 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 99 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hillside Specialist School and College? ▾
Admission to Hillside Specialist School and College 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 Hillside Specialist School and College cover? ▾
Hillside Specialist School and College is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hillside Specialist School and College? ▾
Hillside Specialist School and College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.