Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a academy converter primary school in Nr Wigan, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
192
Pupils
210
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, WN8 7HS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 2.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137127
Other Primary Schools in Nr Wigan
If Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nr Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy? ▾
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy cover? ▾
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a primary school in Nr Wigan, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy? ▾
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.