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Bishopshalt School Catchment Area

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

Bishopshalt School is an academy converter secondary school in Uxbridge, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1294 pupils, and a capacity of 1311 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,294

Pupils

1,311

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Bishopshalt School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bishopshalt School?

The catchment area for Bishopshalt 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, Bishopshalt 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Bishopshalt School: 1311 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Bishopshalt School has a published admission number of 1311 places. 1294 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1311, Hillingdon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.6% of pupils at Bishopshalt 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 →

Bishopshalt School: School Information

Full address
Royal Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3RF
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137633

Other Secondary Schools in Uxbridge

If Bishopshalt School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Uxbridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Bishopshalt 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: Bishopshalt School

What is the catchment area for Bishopshalt School?

The catchment area for Bishopshalt 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 Bishopshalt School oversubscribed?

Bishopshalt School is operating close to its capacity of 1311 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bishopshalt School?

Admission to Bishopshalt 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 Bishopshalt School cover?

Bishopshalt School is a secondary school in Uxbridge, 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 Bishopshalt School?

Bishopshalt School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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