Marsden Heights Community College Catchment Area
Marsden Heights Community College is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1048 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,048
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Marsden Heights Community College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Marsden Heights Community College 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.
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- Full address
- Edge End Lane, Nelson, BB9 0PR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146276
Other Secondary Schools in Nelson
If Marsden Heights Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Marsden Heights Community College
Is Marsden Heights Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Marsden Heights Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Marsden Heights Community College? ▾
Admission to Marsden Heights Community College 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 Marsden Heights Community College cover? ▾
Marsden Heights Community College is a secondary school in Nelson, 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 Marsden Heights Community College? ▾
Marsden Heights Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.