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Waterloo Lodge Catchment Area

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

Waterloo Lodge is an other independent special not applicable school in Lancashire , serving pupils aged 9-18, with 43 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

9-18

Age range

43

Pupils

55

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Waterloo Lodge Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Waterloo Lodge?

The catchment area for Waterloo Lodge 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 Waterloo Lodge 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.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Waterloo Lodge: 55 places, 78% filled: places available

Waterloo Lodge has a published admission number of 55 places. 43 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 55 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) →

Waterloo Lodge: School Information

Full address
173 Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods, PR6 7AX
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9-18 years
DfE URN
119853

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Waterloo Lodge 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 Waterloo Lodge 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: Waterloo Lodge

What is the catchment area for Waterloo Lodge?

The catchment area for Waterloo Lodge 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 Waterloo Lodge oversubscribed?

Waterloo Lodge has a capacity of 55 places and currently has 43 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.

What is the admissions policy for Waterloo Lodge?

Admission to Waterloo Lodge 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 Waterloo Lodge cover?

Waterloo Lodge is a not applicable school in Lancashire, serving pupils aged 9-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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