Penwortham Priory Academy Catchment Area
Penwortham Priory Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 744 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
744
Pupils
750
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Penwortham Priory Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Penwortham Priory Academy 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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Penwortham Priory Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138948
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Penwortham Priory Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 1SL
Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penwortham Priory Academy
Is Penwortham Priory Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Penwortham Priory Academy is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Penwortham Priory Academy? ▾
Admission to Penwortham Priory Academy 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 Penwortham Priory Academy cover? ▾
Penwortham Priory Academy is a secondary school in Preston, 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 Penwortham Priory Academy? ▾
Penwortham Priory Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.