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Chances Educational Support Services Catchment Area

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

Chances Educational Support Services is an other independent not applicable school in Dawlish, Devon , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

15

Pupils

60

Capacity

25%

Fill rate

Chances Educational Support Services Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chances Educational Support Services?

The catchment area for Chances Educational Support Services is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Chances Educational Support Services is set by Devon 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 Devon 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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Chances Educational Support Services: 60 places, 25% filled: places available

Chances Educational Support Services has a published admission number of 60 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Chances Educational Support Services: School Information

Full address
Red Rock, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, EX7 0AF
Local authority
Devon
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
143407

Other Not applicable Schools in Dawlish

If Chances Educational Support Services is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dawlish are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Chances Educational Support Services 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: Chances Educational Support Services

What is the catchment area for Chances Educational Support Services?

The catchment area for Chances Educational Support Services is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chances Educational Support Services oversubscribed?

Chances Educational Support Services has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Chances Educational Support Services?

Admission to Chances Educational Support Services is managed by Devon. 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 Chances Educational Support Services cover?

Chances Educational Support Services is a not applicable school in Dawlish, Devon, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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