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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form Catchment Area

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

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in London, Croydon , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 259 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

16-19

Age range

259

Pupils

230

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Croydon 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 Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 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 Croydon 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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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form has a published admission number of 230 places. 259 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Croydon 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Croydon 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. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form: School Information

Full address
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
145197

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These are the all through schools closest to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 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 Professional Skills Sixth Form

What is the catchment area for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form oversubscribed?

Yes, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form currently has 259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?

Admission to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is managed by Croydon. 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 Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form cover?

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a all through school in London, Croydon, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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