Tarleton Academy Catchment Area
Tarleton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 675 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
675
Pupils
750
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Tarleton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Tarleton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Tarleton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6AQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137768
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Tarleton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 1SL
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
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
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 — Tarleton Academy
Is Tarleton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Tarleton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Tarleton Academy? ▾
Admission to Tarleton Academy 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 Tarleton Academy cover? ▾
Tarleton Academy 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Tarleton Academy? ▾
Tarleton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.