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The Raise Academy Catchment Area

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

The Raise Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Widnes, Halton , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 64 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

39

Pupils

64

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

The Raise Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Raise Academy?

The catchment area for The Raise Academy is the geographic zone Halton 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. Halton 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 Raise Academy is set by Halton 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 Halton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Halton catchment area documents →

The Raise Academy: 64 places, 61% filled: places available

The Raise Academy has a published admission number of 64 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 64 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 69.2% of pupils at The Raise Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Widnes.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Halton 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. Find Halton school admissions →

The Raise Academy: School Information

Full address
Naylor Road, Widnes, WA8 0BS
Local authority
Halton
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
69.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150794

Other Not applicable Schools in Widnes

If The Raise Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Widnes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Raise Academy 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: The Raise Academy

What is the catchment area for The Raise Academy?

The catchment area for The Raise Academy is the geographic zone Halton 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. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Raise Academy oversubscribed?

The Raise Academy has a capacity of 64 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Halton.

What is the admissions policy for The Raise Academy?

Admission to The Raise Academy is managed by Halton. 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 Raise Academy cover?

The Raise Academy is a not applicable school in Widnes, Halton, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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