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Castle Hill School Catchment Area

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

Castle Hill School is an other independent special not applicable school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 7-14, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-14

Age range

14

Pupils

20

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Castle Hill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castle Hill School?

The catchment area for Castle Hill School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Hill School is set by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire 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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Castle Hill School: 20 places, 70% filled: places available

Castle Hill School has a published admission number of 20 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 20 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.

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Castle Hill School: School Information

Full address
2 Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST7 8DH
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-14 years
DfE URN
146078

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Castle Hill 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 Hill School

What is the catchment area for Castle Hill School?

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

Is Castle Hill School oversubscribed?

Castle Hill School has a capacity of 20 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Castle Hill School?

Admission to Castle Hill School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Hill School cover?

Castle Hill School is a not applicable school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 7-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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