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Woolston Brook School Catchment Area

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

Woolston Brook School is a community special not applicable school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

69

Pupils

80

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Woolston Brook School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woolston Brook School?

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

Find Warrington catchment area documents →

Woolston Brook School: 80 places, 86% filled: places available

Woolston Brook School has a published admission number of 80 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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. 67.6% of pupils at Woolston Brook 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 Warrington.

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

Warrington 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 Warrington school admissions →

Woolston Brook School: School Information

Full address
Green Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 4JL
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
Free school meals
67.6% of pupils
DfE URN
111501

Other Not applicable Schools in Warrington

If Woolston Brook School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Woolston Brook 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: Woolston Brook School

What is the catchment area for Woolston Brook School?

The catchment area for Woolston Brook School is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woolston Brook School oversubscribed?

Woolston Brook School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.

What is the admissions policy for Woolston Brook School?

Admission to Woolston Brook School is managed by Warrington. 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 Woolston Brook School cover?

Woolston Brook School is a not applicable school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woolston Brook School?

Woolston Brook School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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