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Chiswick School Catchment Area

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

Chiswick School is an academy converter secondary school in London, Hounslow , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1590 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,590

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

122%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Chiswick School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chiswick School?

The catchment area for Chiswick School is the geographic zone Hounslow 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. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Chiswick School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hounslow. 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: 1590 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1300 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 Hounslow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hounslow catchment area documents →

Chiswick School: heavily oversubscribed at 122% capacity

Chiswick School has a published admission number of 1300 places. 1590 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 122%. At 122% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hounslow allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.4% of pupils at Chiswick School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hounslow.

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

Hounslow 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 Hounslow school admissions →

Chiswick School: School Information

Full address
Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, W4 3UN
Local authority
Hounslow
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137907

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Chiswick School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Chiswick 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chiswick School

What is the catchment area for Chiswick School?

The catchment area for Chiswick School is the geographic zone Hounslow 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. Hounslow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chiswick School oversubscribed?

Yes, Chiswick School currently has 1590 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chiswick School?

Admission to Chiswick School is managed by Hounslow. 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 Chiswick School cover?

Chiswick School is a secondary school in London, Hounslow, 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 Chiswick School?

Chiswick School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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