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Priestley College Catchment Area

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

Priestley College is an academy 16-19 converter all through school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 16-19, and a capacity of 2250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

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2,250

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Priestley College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Priestley College?

The catchment area for Priestley College is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Priestley College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warrington 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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Priestley College: School Information

Full address
Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
DfE URN
144782

Other All through Schools in Warrington

If Priestley College is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Priestley College 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: Priestley College

What is the catchment area for Priestley College?

The catchment area for Priestley College is the geographic zone Warrington uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Priestley College oversubscribed?

Priestley College has a capacity of 2250 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.

What is the admissions policy for Priestley College?

Admission to Priestley College is managed by Warrington. 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 Priestley College cover?

Priestley College is a all through school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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