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Ashbrooke School Catchment Area

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

Ashbrooke School is an other independent special not applicable school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 126 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-19

Age range

126

Pupils

126

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Ashbrooke School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashbrooke School?

The catchment area for Ashbrooke School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland 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 Ashbrooke School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 126 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

Ashbrooke School: at or above its 126 place limit

Ashbrooke School has a published admission number of 126 places. 126 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 126 places. Sunderland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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

Sunderland 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 Sunderland school admissions →

Ashbrooke School: School Information

Full address
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, SR2 7JA
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
DfE URN
143532

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Ashbrooke 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 Ashbrooke 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: Ashbrooke School

What is the catchment area for Ashbrooke School?

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

Is Ashbrooke School oversubscribed?

Yes, Ashbrooke School currently has 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 126 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ashbrooke School?

Admission to Ashbrooke School is managed by Sunderland. 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 Ashbrooke School cover?

Ashbrooke School is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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