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Chase High School Catchment Area

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

Chase High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1321 pupils, and a capacity of 1340 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,321

Pupils

1,340

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Chase High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chase High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

Chase High School — School Information

Full address
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141741

Other Secondary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea

If Chase High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chase High School

Is Chase High School oversubscribed?

Chase High School is operating close to its capacity of 1340 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chase High School?

Admission to Chase High School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Chase High School cover?

Chase High School is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.