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Chulmleigh Community College Catchment Area

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

Chulmleigh Community College is an academy converter secondary school in Chulmleigh, Devon , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 742 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

742

Pupils

750

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Chulmleigh Community College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chulmleigh Community College?

The catchment area for Chulmleigh Community College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Chulmleigh Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. 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.

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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.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Chulmleigh Community College: 750 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Chulmleigh Community College has a published admission number of 750 places. 742 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 750, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chulmleigh.

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) →

Chulmleigh Community College: School Information

Full address
Beacon Road, Chulmleigh, EX18 7AA
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137024

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Chulmleigh Community College 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: Chulmleigh Community College

What is the catchment area for Chulmleigh Community College?

The catchment area for Chulmleigh Community College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chulmleigh Community College oversubscribed?

Chulmleigh Community College is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chulmleigh Community College?

Admission to Chulmleigh Community College 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 Chulmleigh Community College cover?

Chulmleigh Community College is a secondary school in Chulmleigh, Devon, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chulmleigh Community College?

Chulmleigh Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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