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Longridge High School Catchment Area

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

Longridge High School is a academy converter secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 814 pupils, and a capacity of 859 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

814

Pupils

859

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2021

Longridge High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Longridge 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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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Longridge High School — School Information

Full address
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AR
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150092

Other Secondary Schools in Preston

If Longridge High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longridge High School

Is Longridge High School oversubscribed?

Longridge High School is operating close to its capacity of 859 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Longridge High School?

Admission to Longridge 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 Longridge High School cover?

Longridge High School is a secondary school in Preston, 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 Longridge High School?

Longridge High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.