Holmwood House School Catchment Area
Holmwood House School is an other independent not applicable school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 0-16, with 392 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
0-16
Age range
392
Pupils
450
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Holmwood House School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Holmwood House School?
The catchment area for Holmwood House School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 Holmwood House School is set by Essex 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 Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Holmwood House School: 450 places, 87% filled: places available
Holmwood House School has a published admission number of 450 places. 392 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
Holmwood House School: School Information
- Full address
- Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 9ST
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 0-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 115410
Other Not applicable Schools in Colchester
If Holmwood House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3RB
Colchester Prep & High School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3HD
Littlegarth School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO6 4JR
Doucecroft School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CO6 3QL
University of Essex Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CO4 3SQ
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · CO4 5HG
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Holmwood 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.
Lexden Springs School Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · Colchester · 0.7 miles away
Kingswode Hoe School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · Colchester · 1.5 miles away
North East Essex Co-operative Academy Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · Colchester · 2.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Holmwood House School
What is the catchment area for Holmwood House School? ▾
The catchment area for Holmwood House School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Holmwood House School oversubscribed? ▾
Holmwood House School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 392 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Holmwood House School? ▾
Admission to Holmwood House School 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 Holmwood House School cover? ▾
Holmwood House School is a not applicable school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 0-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.