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Hollywater School Catchment Area

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

Hollywater School is a community special not applicable school in Bordon, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 161 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-19

Age range

144

Pupils

161

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hollywater School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hollywater School?

The catchment area for Hollywater School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Hollywater School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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Hollywater School: 161 places, 89% filled: places available

Hollywater School has a published admission number of 161 places. 144 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 161 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. 42.4% of pupils at Hollywater School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bordon.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Hollywater School: School Information

Full address
Mill Chase Road, Bordon, GU35 0HA
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
42.4% of pupils
DfE URN
131068

Other Not applicable Schools in Bordon

If Hollywater School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bordon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hollywater 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: Hollywater School

What is the catchment area for Hollywater School?

The catchment area for Hollywater School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hollywater School oversubscribed?

Hollywater School has a capacity of 161 places and currently has 144 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hollywater School?

Admission to Hollywater School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Hollywater School cover?

Hollywater School is a not applicable school in Bordon, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hollywater School?

Hollywater School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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