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Hedingham School and Sixth Form Catchment Area

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

Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a academy converter secondary school in Halstead, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1155 pupils, and a capacity of 1168 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,155

Pupils

1,168

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hedingham School and Sixth Form Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hedingham School and Sixth Form sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex 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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Hedingham School and Sixth Form — School Information

Full address
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139153

Other Secondary Schools in Halstead

If Hedingham School and Sixth Form is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Halstead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Is Hedingham School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?

Hedingham School and Sixth Form is operating close to its capacity of 1168 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hedingham School and Sixth Form?

Admission to Hedingham School and Sixth Form is managed by Essex. 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 Hedingham School and Sixth Form cover?

Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Halstead, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hedingham School and Sixth Form?

Hedingham School and Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.