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Clayesmore School Catchment Area

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

Clayesmore School is an other independent not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 489 pupils, and a capacity of 650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

489

Pupils

650

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Clayesmore School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clayesmore School?

The catchment area for Clayesmore School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset 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 Clayesmore School is set by Dorset 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 Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Clayesmore School: 650 places, 75% filled: places available

Clayesmore School has a published admission number of 650 places. 489 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 650 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.

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

Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Clayesmore School: School Information

Full address
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
DfE URN
113912

Other Not applicable Schools in Blandford Forum

If Clayesmore School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blandford Forum are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Clayesmore 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: Clayesmore School

What is the catchment area for Clayesmore School?

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

Is Clayesmore School oversubscribed?

Clayesmore School has a capacity of 650 places and currently has 489 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Clayesmore School?

Admission to Clayesmore School is managed by Dorset. 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 Clayesmore School cover?

Clayesmore School is a not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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