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Heathside Walton-on-Thames Catchment Area

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

Heathside Walton-on-Thames is a free s secondary school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 484 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

484

Pupils

900

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Heathside Walton-on-Thames Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heathside Walton-on-Thames?

The catchment area for Heathside Walton-on-Thames is the geographic zone Surrey 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 siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Heathside Walton-on-Thames are allocated by Surrey using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Heathside Walton-on-Thames: 900 places, 54% filled: places available

Heathside Walton-on-Thames has a published admission number of 900 places. 484 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Walton-on-Thames.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Heathside Walton-on-Thames: School Information

Full address
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143669

Other Secondary Schools in Walton-on-Thames

If Heathside Walton-on-Thames is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walton-on-Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Heathside Walton-on-Thames 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: Heathside Walton-on-Thames

What is the catchment area for Heathside Walton-on-Thames?

The catchment area for Heathside Walton-on-Thames is the geographic zone Surrey 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 siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heathside Walton-on-Thames oversubscribed?

Heathside Walton-on-Thames has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 484 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Heathside Walton-on-Thames?

Admission to Heathside Walton-on-Thames is managed by Surrey. 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 Heathside Walton-on-Thames cover?

Heathside Walton-on-Thames is a secondary school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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