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Turning Point Academy Catchment Area

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

Turning Point Academy is an other independent not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

63

Pupils

80

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Turning Point Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Turning Point Academy?

The catchment area for Turning Point Academy 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 Turning Point Academy 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.

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Turning Point Academy: 80 places, 79% filled: places available

Turning Point Academy has a published admission number of 80 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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) →

Turning Point Academy: School Information

Full address
Hants Lane,, Ormskirk, L39 1PX
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
DfE URN
146569

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Turning Point Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Turning Point 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: Turning Point Academy

What is the catchment area for Turning Point Academy?

The catchment area for Turning Point Academy 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 Turning Point Academy oversubscribed?

Turning Point Academy has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 63 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Turning Point Academy?

Admission to Turning Point 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 Turning Point Academy cover?

Turning Point Academy is a not applicable school in Lancashire, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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