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Graduately Developing Futures Catchment Area

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

Graduately Developing Futures is an other independent special not applicable school in Dorset , serving pupils aged 6-14, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-14

Age range

14

Pupils

36

Capacity

39%

Fill rate

Graduately Developing Futures Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Graduately Developing Futures?

The catchment area for Graduately Developing Futures is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset 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 Graduately Developing Futures is set by Dorset 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 Dorset 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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Graduately Developing Futures: 36 places, 39% filled: places available

Graduately Developing Futures has a published admission number of 36 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 39%. At 39% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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.

Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Graduately Developing Futures: School Information

Full address
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Dorset, BH16 6DA
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-14 years
DfE URN
148046

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Graduately Developing Futures 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: Graduately Developing Futures

What is the catchment area for Graduately Developing Futures?

The catchment area for Graduately Developing Futures is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Graduately Developing Futures oversubscribed?

Graduately Developing Futures has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Graduately Developing Futures?

Admission to Graduately Developing Futures is managed by Dorset. 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 Graduately Developing Futures cover?

Graduately Developing Futures is a not applicable school in Dorset, serving pupils aged 6-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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