Hinchley Wood School Catchment Area
Hinchley Wood School is a academy converter secondary school in Esher, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1381 pupils, and a capacity of 1113 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,381
Pupils
1,113
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Hinchley Wood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hinchley Wood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Hinchley Wood School — School Information
- Full address
- Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, KT10 0AQ
- Local authority
- Surrey
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 6.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137855
Other Secondary Schools in Esher
If Hinchley Wood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Esher are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hinchley Wood School
Is Hinchley Wood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hinchley Wood School currently has 1381 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1113 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hinchley Wood School? ▾
Admission to Hinchley Wood School 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 Hinchley Wood School cover? ▾
Hinchley Wood School is a secondary school in Esher, Surrey, 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 Hinchley Wood School? ▾
Hinchley Wood School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.