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Lancaster School Catchment Area

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

Lancaster School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 14–19, with 131 pupils, and a capacity of 106 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

14–19

Age range

131

Pupils

106

Capacity

124%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Lancaster School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lancaster School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 131 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 106 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea 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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Lancaster School — School Information

Full address
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14–19 years
Free school meals
42.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144693

Other Not applicable Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea

If Lancaster School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lancaster School

Is Lancaster School oversubscribed?

Yes — Lancaster School currently has 131 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 106 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lancaster School?

Admission to Lancaster School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 School cover?

Lancaster School is a not applicable school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 14–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lancaster School?

Lancaster School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.