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Foxfield School Catchment Area

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

Foxfield School is a community special not applicable school in Woodchurch, Wirral , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 211 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

212

Pupils

211

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Foxfield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Foxfield School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 211 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 Wirral publishes the 2027 Foxfield School numbers →

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

Find Wirral catchment area documents →

Foxfield School: at or above its 211 place limit

Foxfield School has a published admission number of 211 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 211 places. Wirral allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 55.4% of pupils at Foxfield School 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 Woodchurch.

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

Wirral 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 Wirral school admissions →

Foxfield School: School Information

Full address
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, CH49 5LF
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
55.4% of pupils
DfE URN
105131

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Foxfield 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: Foxfield School

What is the catchment area for Foxfield School?

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

Is Foxfield School oversubscribed?

Yes, Foxfield School currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 211 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Foxfield School?

Admission to Foxfield School is managed by Wirral. 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 Foxfield School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Foxfield School?

Foxfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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