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New Focus Education Catchment Area

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

New Focus Education is an other independent special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 6-16, and a capacity of 30 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-16

Age range

30

Capacity

New Focus Education Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Focus Education?

The catchment area for New Focus Education is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 New Focus Education 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.

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New Focus Education: School Information

Full address
Cottam Business Centre, Cottam Lane, Preston, PR2 1AF
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-16 years
DfE URN
151120

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If New Focus Education is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to New Focus Education 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: New Focus Education

What is the catchment area for New Focus Education?

The catchment area for New Focus Education is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 New Focus Education oversubscribed?

New Focus Education has a capacity of 30 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for New Focus Education?

Admission to New Focus Education 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 New Focus Education cover?

New Focus Education is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 6-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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