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Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Catchment Area

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

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is an other independent not applicable school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

12

Pupils

40

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?

The catchment area for Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) 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 Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): 40 places, 30% filled: places available

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) has a published admission number of 40 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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) →

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): School Information

Full address
Lune Road, Lancaster, LA1 5QU
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
132095

Other Not applicable Schools in Lancaster

If Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) 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: Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)

What is the catchment area for Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?

The catchment area for Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) 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 Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) oversubscribed?

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?

Admission to Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) 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 Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) cover?

Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is a not applicable school in Lancaster, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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