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Ellesmere College Catchment Area

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

Ellesmere College is an other independent not applicable school in Ellesmere, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 518 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-19

Age range

518

Pupils

690

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Ellesmere College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ellesmere College?

The catchment area for Ellesmere College is the geographic zone Shropshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ellesmere College is managed by Shropshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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

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Ellesmere College: 690 places, 75% filled: places available

Ellesmere College has a published admission number of 690 places. 518 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 690 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.

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Ellesmere College: School Information

Full address
Ellesmere, SY12 9AB
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123600

Other Church of England Schools in Shropshire

Ellesmere College shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Shropshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Ellesmere 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: Ellesmere College

What is the catchment area for Ellesmere College?

The catchment area for Ellesmere College is the geographic zone Shropshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ellesmere College oversubscribed?

Ellesmere College has a capacity of 690 places and currently has 518 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ellesmere College?

Ellesmere College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ellesmere College cover?

Ellesmere College is a not applicable school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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