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Hurtwood House School Catchment Area

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

Hurtwood House School is an other independent not applicable school in Dorking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 15-19, with 319 pupils, and a capacity of 375 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

15-19

Age range

319

Pupils

375

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Hurtwood House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hurtwood House School?

The catchment area for Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House 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.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Hurtwood House School: 375 places, 85% filled: places available

Hurtwood House School has a published admission number of 375 places. 319 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 375 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.

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) →

Hurtwood House School: School Information

Full address
Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NU
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
15-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
125442

Other Not applicable Schools in Dorking

If Hurtwood House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dorking are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hurtwood House 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: Hurtwood House School

What is the catchment area for Hurtwood House School?

The catchment area for Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School oversubscribed?

Hurtwood House School has a capacity of 375 places and currently has 319 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Hurtwood House School?

Admission to Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School cover?

Hurtwood House School is a not applicable school in Dorking, Surrey, serving pupils aged 15-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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