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North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School Catchment Area

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

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

29

Pupils

60

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School?

The catchment area for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay 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 North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay 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 →

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School: 60 places, 48% filled: places available

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School has a published admission number of 60 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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. 72.4% of pupils at North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Walton-on-Thames.

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) →

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School: School Information

Full address
174 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4QY
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
72.4% of pupils
DfE URN
135891

Other Not applicable Schools in Walton-on-Thames

If North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Walton-on-Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay 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: North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School

What is the catchment area for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School?

The catchment area for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay 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 North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School oversubscribed?

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School?

Admission to North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay 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 North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School cover?

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School is a not applicable school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School?

North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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