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Earl Mortimer College Catchment Area

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

Earl Mortimer College is a community secondary school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 522 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

522

Pupils

800

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Earl Mortimer College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Earl Mortimer College?

The catchment area for Earl Mortimer College is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 Earl Mortimer College are allocated by Herefordshire, County of 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Earl Mortimer College: 800 places, 65% filled: places available

Earl Mortimer College has a published admission number of 800 places. 522 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 800 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.7% of pupils at Earl Mortimer College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Herefordshire, County of.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Earl Mortimer College: School Information

Full address
South Street, Leominster, HR6 8JJ
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116941

Other Secondary Schools in Leominster

If Earl Mortimer College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leominster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Earl Mortimer 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: Earl Mortimer College

What is the catchment area for Earl Mortimer College?

The catchment area for Earl Mortimer College is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Earl Mortimer College oversubscribed?

Earl Mortimer College has a capacity of 800 places and currently has 522 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.

What is the admissions policy for Earl Mortimer College?

Admission to Earl Mortimer College is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Earl Mortimer College cover?

Earl Mortimer College is a secondary school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Earl Mortimer College?

Earl Mortimer College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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