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Haberdashers' Castle House School Catchment Area

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

Haberdashers' Castle House School is an other independent not applicable school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 158 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

0-11

Age range

158

Pupils

150

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Haberdashers' Castle House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Haberdashers' Castle House School?

The catchment area for Haberdashers' Castle House School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Haberdashers' Castle House School is managed by Telford and Wrekin 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 158 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Telford and Wrekin 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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Haberdashers' Castle House School: at or above its 150 place limit

Haberdashers' Castle House School has a published admission number of 150 places. 158 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Telford and Wrekin 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.

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

Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin school admissions →

Haberdashers' Castle House School: School Information

Full address
Chetwynd End, Newport, TF10 7JE
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-11 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123611

Other Not applicable Schools in Newport

If Haberdashers' Castle House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in Telford and Wrekin

Haberdashers' Castle House School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Telford and Wrekin. 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 Haberdashers' Castle House 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: Haberdashers' Castle House School

What is the catchment area for Haberdashers' Castle House School?

The catchment area for Haberdashers' Castle House School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Haberdashers' Castle House School oversubscribed?

Yes, Haberdashers' Castle House School currently has 158 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Haberdashers' Castle House School?

Haberdashers' Castle House School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Haberdashers' Castle House School cover?

Haberdashers' Castle House School is a not applicable school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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