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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Catchment Area

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

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1292 pupils, and a capacity of 1460 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,292

Pupils

1,460

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?

The catchment area for John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Herefordshire, County of. 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 Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy: 1460 places, 88% filled: places available

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy has a published admission number of 1460 places. 1292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1460 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. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ross-on-Wye.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy: School Information

Full address
Ledbury Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7ET
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
136399

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy 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: John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

What is the catchment area for John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?

The catchment area for John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy oversubscribed?

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy has a capacity of 1460 places and currently has 1292 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.

What is the admissions policy for John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?

Admission to John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy cover?

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a secondary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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