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Barnhill Community High School Catchment Area

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

Barnhill Community High School is an academy converter secondary school in Hayes, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1569 pupils, and a capacity of 1422 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,569

Pupils

1,422

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Barnhill Community High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barnhill Community High School?

The catchment area for Barnhill Community High School is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Barnhill Community High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hillingdon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1569 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1422 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 Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

Barnhill Community High School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Barnhill Community High School has a published admission number of 1422 places. 1569 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hillingdon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.8% of pupils at Barnhill Community High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.

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

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

Barnhill Community High School: School Information

Full address
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137844

Other Secondary Schools in Hayes

If Barnhill Community High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hayes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Barnhill Community High 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: Barnhill Community High School

What is the catchment area for Barnhill Community High School?

The catchment area for Barnhill Community High School is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barnhill Community High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Barnhill Community High School currently has 1569 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1422 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Barnhill Community High School?

Admission to Barnhill Community High School is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Barnhill Community High School cover?

Barnhill Community High School is a secondary school in Hayes, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barnhill Community High School?

Barnhill Community High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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