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Harris Rainham Sixth Form Catchment Area

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

Harris Rainham Sixth Form is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Rainham, Havering , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

Age range

240

Pupils

400

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Harris Rainham Sixth Form Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Rainham Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Harris Rainham Sixth Form is the geographic zone Havering 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. Havering 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 Rainham Sixth Form is set by Havering 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 Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Havering catchment area documents →

Harris Rainham Sixth Form: 400 places, 60% filled: places available

Harris Rainham Sixth Form has a published admission number of 400 places. 240 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 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.

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 Rainham.

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

Havering 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 Havering school admissions →

Harris Rainham Sixth Form: School Information

Full address
217 Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9XA
Local authority
Havering
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
DfE URN
143759

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Harris Rainham 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 Rainham Sixth Form

What is the catchment area for Harris Rainham Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Harris Rainham Sixth Form is the geographic zone Havering 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. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Rainham Sixth Form oversubscribed?

Harris Rainham Sixth Form has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 240 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Havering.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Rainham Sixth Form?

Admission to Harris Rainham Sixth Form is managed by Havering. 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 Rainham Sixth Form cover?

Harris Rainham Sixth Form is a all through school in Rainham, Havering, 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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