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Poplar House School Catchment Area

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

Poplar House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 18 pupils, and a capacity of 24 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

18

Pupils

24

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Poplar House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Poplar House School?

The catchment area for Poplar House School 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 Poplar House School 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 →

Poplar House School: 24 places, 75% filled: places available

Poplar House School has a published admission number of 24 places. 18 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 24 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) →

Poplar House School: School Information

Full address
24-26 Lytham St Annes Road East, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1UR
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
148838

Other Not applicable Schools in

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Poplar House School 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: Poplar House School

What is the catchment area for Poplar House School?

The catchment area for Poplar House School 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 Poplar House School oversubscribed?

Poplar House School has a capacity of 24 places and currently has 18 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Poplar House School?

Admission to Poplar House 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 Poplar House School cover?

Poplar House School is a not applicable school in 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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