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Ridgewood Community High School Catchment Area

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

Ridgewood Community High School is a community special not applicable school in Burnley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 190 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

190

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2013

Ridgewood Community High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ridgewood Community High School?

The catchment area for Ridgewood Community High 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 Ridgewood Community High 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.

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Ridgewood Community High School: School Information

Full address
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
62.5% of pupils
DfE URN
135013

Other Not applicable Schools in Burnley

If Ridgewood Community High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Burnley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Ridgewood Community High 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: Ridgewood Community High School

What is the catchment area for Ridgewood Community High School?

The catchment area for Ridgewood Community High 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 Ridgewood Community High School oversubscribed?

Ridgewood Community High School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Ridgewood Community High School?

Admission to Ridgewood Community High 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 Ridgewood Community High School cover?

Ridgewood Community High School is a not applicable school in Burnley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ridgewood Community High School?

Ridgewood Community High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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