University Collegiate School Catchment Area
University Collegiate School is an university technical college secondary school in Bolton , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 604 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
604
Pupils
840
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
University Collegiate School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for University Collegiate School?
The catchment area for University Collegiate School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at University Collegiate School are allocated by Bolton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bolton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bolton catchment area documents →University Collegiate School: 840 places, 72% filled: places available
University Collegiate School has a published admission number of 840 places. 604 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 840 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. 47% of pupils at University Collegiate School 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 Bolton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bolton 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 Bolton school admissions →
University Collegiate School: School Information
- Full address
- 85 Deane Road, The Stoller Building, Bolton, BL3 5AG
- Local authority
- Bolton
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 47% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141941
Other Secondary Schools in Bolton
If University Collegiate School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bolton are the next closest alternatives.
Westhoughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL5 3BZ
Turton School Catchment Area
Community school · BL7 9LT
St Joseph's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL6 6HW
Thornleigh Salesian College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BL1 6PQ
Ladybridge High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL3 4NG
Essa Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL3 3HH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to University Collegiate 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: University Collegiate School
What is the catchment area for University Collegiate School? ▾
The catchment area for University Collegiate School is the geographic zone Bolton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Bolton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is University Collegiate School oversubscribed? ▾
University Collegiate School has a capacity of 840 places and currently has 604 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bolton.
What is the admissions policy for University Collegiate School? ▾
Admission to University Collegiate School is managed by Bolton. 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 University Collegiate School cover? ▾
University Collegiate School is a secondary school in Bolton, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.