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Hornchurch High School Catchment Area

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

Hornchurch High School is an academy converter secondary school in Hornchurch, Havering , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 717 pupils, and a capacity of 932 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

717

Pupils

932

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Hornchurch High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hornchurch High School?

The catchment area for Hornchurch High School is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hornchurch High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Havering. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Havering catchment area documents →

Hornchurch High School: 932 places, 77% filled: places available

Hornchurch High School has a published admission number of 932 places. 717 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 932 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. 31.5% of pupils at Hornchurch High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Havering.

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

Havering 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 Havering school admissions →

Hornchurch High School: School Information

Full address
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AJ
Local authority
Havering
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
31.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143946

Other Secondary Schools in Hornchurch

If Hornchurch High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hornchurch are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hornchurch High 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: Hornchurch High School

What is the catchment area for Hornchurch High School?

The catchment area for Hornchurch High School is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hornchurch High School oversubscribed?

Hornchurch High School has a capacity of 932 places and currently has 717 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Havering.

What is the admissions policy for Hornchurch High School?

Admission to Hornchurch High School is managed by Havering. 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 Hornchurch High School cover?

Hornchurch High School is a secondary school in Hornchurch, Havering, 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 Hornchurch High School?

Hornchurch High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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