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Chaffinch Brook School Catchment Area

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

Chaffinch Brook School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 5–16, with 93 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–16

Age range

93

Pupils

90

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Chaffinch Brook School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chaffinch Brook School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. 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: 93 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 90 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 Croydon 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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Chaffinch Brook School — School Information

Full address
32 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–16 years
Free school meals
76.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148768

Other Not applicable Schools in Croydon

If Chaffinch Brook School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chaffinch Brook School

Is Chaffinch Brook School oversubscribed?

Yes — Chaffinch Brook School currently has 93 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 90 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chaffinch Brook School?

Admission to Chaffinch Brook School is managed by Croydon. 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 Chaffinch Brook School cover?

Chaffinch Brook School is a not applicable school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 5–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chaffinch Brook School?

Chaffinch Brook School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.