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Pontville School Catchment Area

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

Pontville School is a other independent special not applicable school in Ormskirk, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 155 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–19

Age range

154

Pupils

155

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Pontville School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Pontville School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lancashire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

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 full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Pontville School — School Information

Full address
Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4TW
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
133540

Other Not applicable Schools in Ormskirk

If Pontville School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ormskirk are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pontville School

Is Pontville School oversubscribed?

Pontville School is operating close to its capacity of 155 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pontville School?

Pontville School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lancashire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Pontville School cover?

Pontville School is a not applicable school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.