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Parklands High School Catchment Area

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

Parklands High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1106 pupils, and a capacity of 1116 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,106

Pupils

1,116

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Parklands High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parklands 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: 99% 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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Parklands High School — School Information

Full address
Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138647

Other Secondary Schools in Chorley

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Parklands High School

Is Parklands High School oversubscribed?

Parklands High School is operating close to its capacity of 1116 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parklands High School?

Admission to Parklands 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 Parklands High School cover?

Parklands High School is a secondary school in Chorley, 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 Parklands High School?

Parklands High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.