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Highgate Hill House School Catchment Area

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

Highgate Hill House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Holsworthy, Devon , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 42 pupils, and a capacity of 42 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-16

Age range

42

Pupils

42

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Highgate Hill House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highgate Hill House School?

The catchment area for Highgate Hill House School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Devon 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 Highgate Hill House School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 42 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 42 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 Devon 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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Highgate Hill House School: at or above its 42 place limit

Highgate Hill House School has a published admission number of 42 places. 42 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 42 places. Devon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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

Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Highgate Hill House School: School Information

Full address
Whitstone, Holsworthy, EX22 6TJ
Local authority
Devon
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
DfE URN
142763

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Highgate Hill House School 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: Highgate Hill House School

What is the catchment area for Highgate Hill House School?

The catchment area for Highgate Hill House School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Highgate Hill House School oversubscribed?

Yes, Highgate Hill House School currently has 42 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 42 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Highgate Hill House School?

Admission to Highgate Hill House School is managed by Devon. 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 Highgate Hill House School cover?

Highgate Hill House School is a not applicable school in Holsworthy, Devon, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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