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Chapeltown Academy Catchment Area

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

Chapeltown Academy is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

Age range

297

Pupils

400

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Chapeltown Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chapeltown Academy?

The catchment area for Chapeltown Academy is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Sheffield 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 Chapeltown Academy is set by Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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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Chapeltown Academy: 400 places, 74% filled: places available

Chapeltown Academy has a published admission number of 400 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sheffield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sheffield 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. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

Chapeltown Academy: School Information

Full address
Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, S35 9ZX
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
140940

Other All through Schools in Sheffield

If Chapeltown Academy is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Chapeltown Academy 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: Chapeltown Academy

What is the catchment area for Chapeltown Academy?

The catchment area for Chapeltown Academy is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chapeltown Academy oversubscribed?

Chapeltown Academy has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 297 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Chapeltown Academy?

Admission to Chapeltown Academy is managed by Sheffield. 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 Chapeltown Academy cover?

Chapeltown Academy is a all through school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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