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Ernesford Grange Community Academy Catchment Area

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

Ernesford Grange Community Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Coventry , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1163 pupils, and a capacity of 1025 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,163

Pupils

1,025

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ernesford Grange Community Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ernesford Grange Community Academy?

The catchment area for Ernesford Grange Community Academy is the geographic zone Coventry 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. Coventry publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Coventry. 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: 1163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1025 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Coventry publishes the 2027 Ernesford Grange Community Academy numbers →

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

Find Coventry catchment area documents →

Ernesford Grange Community Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

Ernesford Grange Community Academy has a published admission number of 1025 places. 1163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Coventry allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.4% of pupils at Ernesford Grange Community Academy 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 Coventry.

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

Coventry 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. Coventry Council school admissions (official) →

Ernesford Grange Community Academy: School Information

Full address
Princethorpe Way, Coventry, CV3 2QD
Local authority
Coventry
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140366

Other Secondary Schools in Coventry

If Ernesford Grange Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Coventry are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ernesford Grange Community Academy 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: Ernesford Grange Community Academy

What is the catchment area for Ernesford Grange Community Academy?

The catchment area for Ernesford Grange Community Academy is the geographic zone Coventry 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. Coventry publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ernesford Grange Community Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Ernesford Grange Community Academy currently has 1163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1025 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ernesford Grange Community Academy?

Admission to Ernesford Grange Community Academy is managed by Coventry. 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 Ernesford Grange Community Academy cover?

Ernesford Grange Community Academy is a secondary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ernesford Grange Community Academy?

Ernesford Grange Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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