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Castle Garden School Catchment Area

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

Castle Garden School is an other independent special not applicable school in Guildford, Surrey , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 32 pupils, and a capacity of 32 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

32

Pupils

32

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Castle Garden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castle Garden School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 32 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 32 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 Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Castle Garden School: at or above its 32 place limit

Castle Garden School has a published admission number of 32 places. 32 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 32 places. Surrey 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.

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Castle Garden School: School Information

Full address
Pewely Hill, Guildford, GU1 3SQ
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-11 years
DfE URN
149670

Other Not applicable Schools in Guildford

If Castle Garden School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Guildford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Castle Garden 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: Castle Garden School

What is the catchment area for Castle Garden School?

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

Is Castle Garden School oversubscribed?

Yes, Castle Garden School currently has 32 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 32 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Castle Garden School?

Admission to Castle Garden School is managed by Surrey. 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 Castle Garden School cover?

Castle Garden School is a not applicable school in Guildford, Surrey, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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