St Cecilia's RC High School Catchment Area
St Cecilia's RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 570 pupils, and a capacity of 485 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
570
Pupils
485
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
St Cecilia's RC High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Cecilia's RC High School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →St Cecilia's RC High School — School Information
- Full address
- Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, PR3 2XA
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119800
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If St Cecilia's RC High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
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Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
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Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Cecilia's RC High School
Is St Cecilia's RC High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Cecilia's RC High School currently has 570 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 485 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Cecilia's RC High School? ▾
St Cecilia's RC High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Cecilia's RC High School cover? ▾
St Cecilia's RC High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.