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Hopescourt School Catchment Area

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

Hopescourt School is a free s special not applicable school in West Molesey, Surrey , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 72 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-19

Age range

72

Pupils

200

Capacity

36%

Fill rate

Hopescourt School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hopescourt School?

The catchment area for Hopescourt School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey 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 Hopescourt School is set by Surrey 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 Surrey 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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Hopescourt School: 200 places, 36% filled: places available

Hopescourt School has a published admission number of 200 places. 72 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 36%. At 36% full, the school currently has headroom below its 200 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. 38.9% of pupils at Hopescourt School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Surrey.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Hopescourt School: School Information

Full address
357 Hurst Road, West Molesey, KT8 1QW
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150773

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Hopescourt School?

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

Is Hopescourt School oversubscribed?

Hopescourt School has a capacity of 200 places and currently has 72 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Hopescourt School?

Admission to Hopescourt 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 Hopescourt School cover?

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

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