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Hardenhuish School Catchment Area

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

Hardenhuish School is a academy converter secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1559 pupils, and a capacity of 1678 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,559

Pupils

1,678

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hardenhuish School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hardenhuish School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wiltshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wiltshire 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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Hardenhuish School — School Information

Full address
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136296

Other Secondary Schools in Chippenham

If Hardenhuish School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chippenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hardenhuish School

Is Hardenhuish School oversubscribed?

Hardenhuish School is operating close to its capacity of 1678 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hardenhuish School?

Admission to Hardenhuish School is managed by Wiltshire. 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 Hardenhuish School cover?

Hardenhuish School is a secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire, 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 Hardenhuish School?

Hardenhuish School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.