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Harlescott House School Catchment Area

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

Harlescott House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 8-17, with 4 pupils, and a capacity of 14 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

8-17

Age range

4

Pupils

14

Capacity

29%

Fill rate

Harlescott House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harlescott House School?

The catchment area for Harlescott House School is the geographic zone Shropshire 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. Shropshire 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 Harlescott House School is set by Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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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Harlescott House School: 14 places, 29% filled: places available

Harlescott House School has a published admission number of 14 places. 4 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 29%. At 29% full, the school currently has headroom below its 14 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.

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Harlescott House School: School Information

Full address
Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BA
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-17 years
DfE URN
149268

Other Not applicable Schools in Shrewsbury

If Harlescott House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Harlescott 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: Harlescott House School

What is the catchment area for Harlescott House School?

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

Is Harlescott House School oversubscribed?

Harlescott House School has a capacity of 14 places and currently has 4 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Harlescott House School?

Admission to Harlescott House School is managed by Shropshire. 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 Harlescott House School cover?

Harlescott House School is a not applicable school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 8-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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