Honywood School Catchment Area
Honywood School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 821 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
821
Pupils
800
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Honywood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Honywood School 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.
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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 →Honywood School — School Information
- Full address
- Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1PZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136729
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If Honywood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO3 3US
Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO4 3JL
East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO7 6RJ
Thurstable School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO5 0EW
Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO3 3US
The Gilberd School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO4 9PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Honywood School
Is Honywood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Honywood School currently has 821 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Honywood School? ▾
Admission to Honywood 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 Honywood School cover? ▾
Honywood School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Honywood School? ▾
Honywood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.