Churchward School Catchment Area
Churchward School is a free s special not applicable school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-19
Age range
127
Pupils
90
Capacity
141%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Churchward School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Churchward School?
The catchment area for Churchward School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon 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 Churchward School is set by Swindon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Swindon 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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Churchward School has a published admission number of 90 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 141%. At 141% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Swindon 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. 38.9% of pupils at Churchward School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Swindon 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 Swindon school admissions →
Churchward School: School Information
- Full address
- William Morris Way, Swindon, SN25 2PP
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 38.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145874
Other Not applicable Schools in Swindon
If Churchward School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Pinewood School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SN6 8HZ
EOTAS Swindon Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · SN2 1HL
Cricklade Manor Prep Catchment Area
Other independent school · SN6 6BB
Crowdys Hill School Catchment Area
Community special school · SN2 7HJ
Nyland School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · SN3 3RD
Brimble Hill Special School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · SN25 2NB
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Churchward 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Churchward School
What is the catchment area for Churchward School? ▾
The catchment area for Churchward School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Churchward School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Churchward School currently has 127 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 90 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Churchward School? ▾
Admission to Churchward School is managed by Swindon. 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 Churchward School cover? ▾
Churchward School is a not applicable school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Churchward School? ▾
Churchward School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.