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Rainbow Hub School Catchment Area

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

Rainbow Hub School is an other independent special not applicable school in Ormskirk, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 7 pupils, and a capacity of 32 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

7

Pupils

32

Capacity

22%

Fill rate

Rainbow Hub School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rainbow Hub School?

The catchment area for Rainbow Hub 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 Rainbow Hub 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 →

Rainbow Hub School: 32 places, 22% filled: places available

Rainbow Hub School has a published admission number of 32 places. 7 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 22%. At 22% full, the school currently has headroom below its 32 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) →

Rainbow Hub School: School Information

Full address
Rainbow Hub, Salt Pit Lane, Ormskirk, L40 2QX
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
DfE URN
149881

Other Not applicable Schools in Ormskirk

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rainbow Hub 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: Rainbow Hub School

What is the catchment area for Rainbow Hub School?

The catchment area for Rainbow Hub 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 Rainbow Hub School oversubscribed?

Rainbow Hub School has a capacity of 32 places and currently has 7 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Rainbow Hub School?

Admission to Rainbow Hub 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 Rainbow Hub School cover?

Rainbow Hub School is a not applicable school in Ormskirk, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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