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Limington House School Catchment Area

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

Limington House School is a community special not applicable school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 95 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

102

Pupils

95

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Limington House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Limington House School?

The catchment area for Limington House 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire 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 Limington House School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 102 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire 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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Limington House School: at or above its 95 place limit

Limington House School has a published admission number of 95 places. 102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 95 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.7% of pupils at Limington House School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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 →

Limington House School: School Information

Full address
St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, RG22 6PS
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
33.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116614

Other Not applicable Schools in Basingstoke

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Limington House School?

The catchment area for Limington House 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Limington House School oversubscribed?

Yes, Limington House School currently has 102 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 95 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Limington House School?

Admission to Limington House School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Limington House School cover?

Limington House School is a not applicable school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Limington House School?

Limington House School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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