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Stonyhurst College Catchment Area

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

Stonyhurst College is an other independent not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 661 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

661

Pupils

860

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Stonyhurst College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stonyhurst College?

The catchment area for Stonyhurst College 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Stonyhurst College 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.

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 →

Stonyhurst College: 860 places, 77% filled: places available

Stonyhurst College has a published admission number of 860 places. 661 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 860 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) →

Stonyhurst College: School Information

Full address
Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
119817

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Stonyhurst College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Lancashire

Stonyhurst College shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stonyhurst 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: Stonyhurst College

What is the catchment area for Stonyhurst College?

The catchment area for Stonyhurst College 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stonyhurst College oversubscribed?

Stonyhurst College has a capacity of 860 places and currently has 661 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Stonyhurst College?

Stonyhurst College 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 Stonyhurst College cover?

Stonyhurst College is a not applicable school in Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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