King Edward VI Preparatory School Catchment Area
King Edward VI Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Romsey, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 276 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
2-11
Age range
276
Pupils
360
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
King Edward VI Preparatory School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Preparatory School?
The catchment area for King Edward VI Preparatory School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to King Edward VI Preparatory School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hampshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →King Edward VI Preparatory School: 360 places, 77% filled: places available
King Edward VI Preparatory School has a published admission number of 360 places. 276 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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.
Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →
King Edward VI Preparatory School: School Information
- Full address
- Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, SO51 9ZH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 116528
Other Not applicable Schools in Romsey
If King Edward VI Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Romsey are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to King Edward VI Preparatory 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.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions: King Edward VI Preparatory School
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Preparatory School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VI Preparatory School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King Edward VI Preparatory School oversubscribed? ▾
King Edward VI Preparatory School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 276 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Preparatory School? ▾
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hampshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does King Edward VI Preparatory School cover? ▾
King Edward VI Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Romsey, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.