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Coppice School Catchment Area

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

Coppice School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 166 pupils, and a capacity of 153 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-19

Age range

166

Pupils

153

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Coppice School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coppice School?

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

As an academy, Coppice School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. 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: 166 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 153 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 Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

Coppice School: at or above its 153 place limit

Coppice School has a published admission number of 153 places. 166 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 153 places. Doncaster allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.8% of pupils at Coppice School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Doncaster.

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

Doncaster 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 Doncaster school admissions →

Coppice School: School Information

Full address
Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6JH
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
44.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147582

Other Not applicable Schools in Doncaster

If Coppice School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Coppice School?

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

Is Coppice School oversubscribed?

Yes, Coppice School currently has 166 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 153 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Coppice School?

Admission to Coppice School is managed by Doncaster. 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 Coppice School cover?

Coppice School is a not applicable school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Coppice School?

Coppice School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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