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Wargrave House School Catchment Area

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

Wargrave House School is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

76

Pupils

90

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Wargrave House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wargrave House School?

The catchment area for Wargrave House School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens 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 Wargrave House School is set by St. Helens 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 St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Wargrave House School: 90 places, 84% filled: places available

Wargrave House School has a published admission number of 90 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newton-le-Willows.

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

St. Helens 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 St. Helens school admissions →

Wargrave House School: School Information

Full address
449 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8RS
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
DfE URN
134888

Other Not applicable Schools in Newton-le-Willows

If Wargrave House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newton-le-Willows are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wargrave House 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wargrave House School

What is the catchment area for Wargrave House School?

The catchment area for Wargrave House School is the geographic zone St. Helens 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. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wargrave House School oversubscribed?

Wargrave House School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 76 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Wargrave House School?

Admission to Wargrave House School is managed by St. Helens. 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 Wargrave House School cover?

Wargrave House School is a not applicable school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wargrave House School?

Wargrave House School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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