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Lancaster University School of Mathematics Catchment Area

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

Lancaster University School of Mathematics is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

Age range

103

Pupils

260

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Lancaster University School of Mathematics Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

The catchment area for Lancaster University School of Mathematics is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 University School of Mathematics 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 University School of Mathematics: 260 places, 40% filled: places available

Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a published admission number of 260 places. 103 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 260 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Preston.

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 University School of Mathematics: School Information

Full address
67-69 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
149099

Other All through Schools in Preston

If Lancaster University School of Mathematics is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Lancaster University School of Mathematics 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 University School of Mathematics

What is the catchment area for Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

The catchment area for Lancaster University School of Mathematics is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 University School of Mathematics oversubscribed?

Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a capacity of 260 places and currently has 103 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

Admission to Lancaster University School of Mathematics 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 University School of Mathematics cover?

Lancaster University School of Mathematics is a all through school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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