The Byrchall High School Catchment Area
The Byrchall High School is a academy converter secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1075 pupils, and a capacity of 1175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,075
Pupils
1,175
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Byrchall High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Byrchall High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wigan. 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 Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →The Byrchall High School — School Information
- Full address
- Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138699
Other Secondary Schools in Wigan
If The Byrchall High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Cansfield High School Catchment Area
Community school · WN4 9TP
Shevington High School Catchment Area
Community school · WN6 8AB
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN1 1HQ
St John Fisher Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN6 7RN
St Peter's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN5 8NU
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN4 9PF
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Byrchall High School
Is The Byrchall High School oversubscribed? ▾
The Byrchall High School is operating close to its capacity of 1175 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Byrchall High School? ▾
Admission to The Byrchall High School is managed by Wigan. 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 Byrchall High School cover? ▾
The Byrchall High School is a secondary school in Wigan, 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 The Byrchall High School? ▾
The Byrchall High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.