The Alternative School Catchment Area
The Alternative School is an other independent not applicable school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 6-18, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
6-18
Age range
152
Pupils
260
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
The Alternative School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Alternative School?
The catchment area for The Alternative 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 The Alternative 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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →The Alternative School: 260 places, 58% filled: places available
The Alternative School has a published admission number of 260 places. 152 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 260 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) →
The Alternative School: School Information
- Full address
- 30 St. James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NT
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6-18 years
- DfE URN
- 136237
Other Not applicable Schools in Accrington
If The Alternative School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Alternative 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Alternative School
What is the catchment area for The Alternative School? ▾
The catchment area for The Alternative 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 The Alternative School oversubscribed? ▾
The Alternative School has a capacity of 260 places and currently has 152 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for The Alternative School? ▾
Admission to The Alternative 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 The Alternative School cover? ▾
The Alternative School is a not applicable school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 6-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.