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St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 817 pupils, and a capacity of 830 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

817

Pupils

830

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Mary's Catholic High School — School Information

Full address
Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BS
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
20.8% of pupils
DfE URN
119816

Other Secondary Schools in Leyland

If St Mary's Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leyland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic High School

Is St Mary's Catholic High School oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic High School is operating close to its capacity of 830 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic 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 Mary's Catholic High School cover?

St Mary's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.