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Athena School Catchment Area

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

Athena School is an other independent special not applicable school in Canvey Island, Essex , serving pupils aged 8-17, with 1 pupils, and a capacity of 6 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

8-17

Age range

1

Pupils

6

Capacity

17%

Fill rate

Athena School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Athena School?

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

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Athena School: 6 places, 17% filled: places available

Athena School has a published admission number of 6 places. 1 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 17%. At 17% full, the school currently has headroom below its 6 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.

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Athena School: School Information

Full address
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HN
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-17 years
DfE URN
150238

Other Not applicable Schools in Canvey Island

If Athena School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Canvey Island are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Athena 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: Athena School

What is the catchment area for Athena School?

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

Is Athena School oversubscribed?

Athena School has a capacity of 6 places and currently has 1 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Athena School?

Admission to Athena School is managed by Essex. 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 Athena School cover?

Athena School is a not applicable school in Canvey Island, Essex, serving pupils aged 8-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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