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Harris Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

Harris Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Rugby, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 874 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

874

Pupils

780

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Harris Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Harris Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Harris Church of England Academy is managed by Warwickshire 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: 874 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 780 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 Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Harris Church of England Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

Harris Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 780 places. 874 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Warwickshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.6% of pupils at Harris Church of England Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Warwickshire.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Harris Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6EA
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140371

Other Secondary Schools in Rugby

If Harris Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rugby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Warwickshire

Harris Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Warwickshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Church of England Academy 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: Harris Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Harris Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Harris Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Harris Church of England Academy currently has 874 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 780 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Church of England Academy?

Harris Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Harris Church of England Academy cover?

Harris Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Rugby, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Church of England Academy?

Harris Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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