Meols Cop High School Catchment Area
Meols Cop High School is a academy converter secondary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 906 pupils, and a capacity of 925 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
906
Pupils
925
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Meols Cop High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Meols Cop High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sefton. 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 Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Meols Cop High School — School Information
- Full address
- Meols Cop Road, Southport, PR8 6JS
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149828
Other Secondary Schools in Southport
If Meols Cop High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR8 4EX
Birkdale High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PR8 3DT
Greenbank High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PR8 2LT
Stanley High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PR9 9TF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Meols Cop High School
Is Meols Cop High School oversubscribed? ▾
Meols Cop High School is operating close to its capacity of 925 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Meols Cop High School? ▾
Admission to Meols Cop High School is managed by Sefton. 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 Meols Cop High School cover? ▾
Meols Cop High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton, 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 Meols Cop High School? ▾
Meols Cop High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.