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Up Holland High School Catchment Area

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

Up Holland High School is a academy converter secondary school in Wigan, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 861 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

861

Pupils

900

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Up Holland High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Up Holland High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Up Holland High School — School Information

Full address
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149983

Other Secondary Schools in Wigan

If Up Holland High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Up Holland High School

Is Up Holland High School oversubscribed?

Up Holland High School is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Up Holland High School?

Admission to Up Holland High School 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 Up Holland High School cover?

Up Holland High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Lancashire, 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 Up Holland High School?

Up Holland High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.