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Fair Ways School Catchment Area

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

Fair Ways School is an other independent special not applicable school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

50

Pupils

60

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Fair Ways School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Fair Ways School?

The catchment area for Fair Ways School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Fair Ways School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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Fair Ways School: 60 places, 83% filled: places available

Fair Ways School has a published admission number of 60 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

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 →

Fair Ways School: School Information

Full address
New Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7HE
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
DfE URN
135240

Other Not applicable Schools in Southampton

If Fair Ways School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Fair Ways School 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: Fair Ways School

What is the catchment area for Fair Ways School?

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

Is Fair Ways School oversubscribed?

Fair Ways School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Fair Ways School?

Admission to Fair Ways School 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 Fair Ways School cover?

Fair Ways School is a not applicable school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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