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Crookhorn College Catchment Area

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

Crookhorn College is a foundation secondary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 912 pupils, and a capacity of 958 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

912

Pupils

958

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Crookhorn College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crookhorn College?

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

Secondary school places at Crookhorn College are allocated by Hampshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hampshire catchment area documents →

Crookhorn College: 958 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Crookhorn College has a published admission number of 958 places. 912 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 958, Hampshire'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. 26.9% of pupils at Crookhorn College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Crookhorn College: School Information

Full address
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5UD
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
116428

Other Secondary Schools in Waterlooville

If Crookhorn College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Waterlooville are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Crookhorn 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: Crookhorn College

What is the catchment area for Crookhorn College?

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

Is Crookhorn College oversubscribed?

Crookhorn College is operating close to its capacity of 958 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Crookhorn College?

Admission to Crookhorn College is managed by Hampshire. 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 Crookhorn College cover?

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

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