Hornsea School and Language College Catchment Area
Hornsea School and Language College is a community secondary school in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1257 pupils, and a capacity of 1449 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,257
Pupils
1,449
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2010
Hornsea School and Language College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hornsea School and Language College?
The catchment area for Hornsea School and Language College is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Hornsea School and Language College are allocated by East Riding of Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Hornsea School and Language College: 1449 places, 87% filled: places available
Hornsea School and Language College has a published admission number of 1449 places. 1257 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1449 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. 23.9% of pupils at Hornsea School and Language College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Hornsea School and Language College: School Information
- Full address
- Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118082
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Hornsea School and Language College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hornsea School and Language College
What is the catchment area for Hornsea School and Language College? ▾
The catchment area for Hornsea School and Language College is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hornsea School and Language College oversubscribed? ▾
Hornsea School and Language College has a capacity of 1449 places and currently has 1257 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Hornsea School and Language College? ▾
Admission to Hornsea School and Language College is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 Hornsea School and Language College cover? ▾
Hornsea School and Language College is a secondary school in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hornsea School and Language College? ▾
Hornsea School and Language College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.