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Pioneer TEC Catchment Area

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

Pioneer TEC is an other independent special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1 pupils, and a capacity of 12 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

1

Pupils

12

Capacity

8%

Fill rate

Pioneer TEC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pioneer TEC?

The catchment area for Pioneer TEC 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 Pioneer TEC 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Pioneer TEC: 12 places, 8% filled: places available

Pioneer TEC has a published admission number of 12 places. 1 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 8%. At 8% full, the school currently has headroom below its 12 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →

Pioneer TEC: School Information

Full address
Phoenix Park, Wallend Road, Preston, PR2 2HW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
148056

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If Pioneer TEC 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 Pioneer TEC 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: Pioneer TEC

What is the catchment area for Pioneer TEC?

The catchment area for Pioneer TEC 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 Pioneer TEC oversubscribed?

Pioneer TEC has a capacity of 12 places and currently has 1 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Pioneer TEC?

Admission to Pioneer TEC 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 Pioneer TEC cover?

Pioneer TEC is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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