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University of Central Lancashire Catchment Area

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

University of Central Lancashire is a higher education institutions not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire . Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

University of Central Lancashire Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for University of Central Lancashire?

The catchment area for University of Central Lancashire 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 University of Central Lancashire 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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University of Central Lancashire: School Information

Full address
Adelphi Building, Preston, PR1 2HE
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Higher education institutions
Phase of education
Not applicable
DfE URN
133869

Other Not applicable Schools in Preston

If University of Central Lancashire is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to University of Central Lancashire 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: University of Central Lancashire

What is the catchment area for University of Central Lancashire?

The catchment area for University of Central Lancashire 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 University of Central Lancashire oversubscribed?

University of Central Lancashire has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for University of Central Lancashire?

Admission to University of Central Lancashire 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.

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