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Howard of Effingham School Catchment Area

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

Howard of Effingham School is a academy converter secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1503 pupils, and a capacity of 1522 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,503

Pupils

1,522

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Howard of Effingham School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Howard of Effingham School — School Information

Full address
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136833

Other Secondary Schools in Leatherhead

If Howard of Effingham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leatherhead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Howard of Effingham School

Is Howard of Effingham School oversubscribed?

Howard of Effingham School is operating close to its capacity of 1522 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Howard of Effingham School?

Admission to Howard of Effingham 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 Howard of Effingham School cover?

Howard of Effingham School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey, 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 Howard of Effingham School?

Howard of Effingham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.