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Arbour House School Catchment Area

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

Arbour House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Dorset , serving pupils aged 6-18, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-18

Age range

29

Pupils

60

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

Arbour House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arbour House School?

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

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Arbour House School: 60 places, 48% filled: places available

Arbour House School has a published admission number of 60 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Arbour House School: School Information

Full address
15-17 Glendinning Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7QF
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-18 years
DfE URN
143642

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Arbour House School 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 Arbour 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: Arbour House School

What is the catchment area for Arbour House School?

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

Is Arbour House School oversubscribed?

Arbour House School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Arbour House School?

Admission to Arbour House School is managed by Dorset. 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 Arbour House School cover?

Arbour House School is a not applicable school in Dorset, serving pupils aged 6-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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