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Draycott Moor College Catchment Area

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

Draycott Moor College is an other independent special not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 10-18, with 41 pupils, and a capacity of 43 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10-18

Age range

41

Pupils

43

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Draycott Moor College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Draycott Moor College?

The catchment area for Draycott Moor College is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Draycott Moor College is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Draycott Moor College: 43 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Draycott Moor College has a published admission number of 43 places. 41 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 43, Staffordshire'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.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Draycott Moor College: School Information

Full address
Draycott Old Road, Draycott-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9AH
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
133989

Other Not applicable Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Draycott Moor College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Draycott Moor 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: Draycott Moor College

What is the catchment area for Draycott Moor College?

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

Is Draycott Moor College oversubscribed?

Draycott Moor College is operating close to its capacity of 43 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Draycott Moor College?

Admission to Draycott Moor College is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Draycott Moor College cover?

Draycott Moor College is a not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 10-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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