Lancaster High School Catchment Area
Lancaster High School is a academy converter secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 591 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
591
Pupils
750
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Lancaster High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lancaster High School 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.
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 →Lancaster High School — School Information
- Full address
- Crag Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147260
Other Secondary Schools in Lancaster
If Lancaster High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.
Our Lady's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LA1 2RX
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 1SF
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 4RS
Lancaster Royal Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 3EF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lancaster High School
Is Lancaster High School oversubscribed? ▾
Lancaster High School has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 591 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Lancaster High School? ▾
Admission to Lancaster High 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 Lancaster High School cover? ▾
Lancaster High School is a secondary school in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster High School? ▾
Lancaster High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.