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Hodgson Academy Catchment Area

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

Hodgson Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1120 pupils, and a capacity of 1125 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,120

Pupils

1,125

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hodgson Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hodgson Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. 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: 100% 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 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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Hodgson Academy — School Information

Full address
Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7EU
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136717

Frequently Asked Questions — Hodgson Academy

Is Hodgson Academy oversubscribed?

Hodgson Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1125 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hodgson Academy?

Admission to Hodgson Academy 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 Hodgson Academy cover?

Hodgson Academy is a secondary school in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hodgson Academy?

Hodgson Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.