Caterham High School Catchment Area
Caterham High School is a community secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 991 pupils, and a capacity of 1182 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
991
Pupils
1,182
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Caterham High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Caterham High School?
The catchment area for Caterham High School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Caterham High School are allocated by Redbridge using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Redbridge catchment area documents →Caterham High School: 1182 places, 84% filled: places available
Caterham High School has a published admission number of 1182 places. 991 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1182 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40% of pupils at Caterham High School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Ilford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →
Caterham High School: School Information
- Full address
- Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0QW
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102849
Other Secondary Schools in Ilford
If Caterham High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.
Ilford County High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG6 2JB
Valentines High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 6HX
King Solomon High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · IG6 3HB
Oaks Park High School Catchment Area
Community school · IG2 7PQ
The Palmer Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG3 8EU
The Ursuline Academy Ilford Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG1 4JU
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Caterham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Caterham High School
What is the catchment area for Caterham High School? ▾
The catchment area for Caterham High School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Caterham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Caterham High School has a capacity of 1182 places and currently has 991 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.
What is the admissions policy for Caterham High School? ▾
Admission to Caterham High School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Caterham High School cover? ▾
Caterham High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, 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 Caterham High School? ▾
Caterham High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.