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Petherton Park School Catchment Area

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

Petherton Park School is an other independent special not applicable school in Somerset , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

15

Pupils

20

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Petherton Park School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Petherton Park School?

The catchment area for Petherton Park School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset 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 Petherton Park School is set by Somerset 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 Somerset 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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Petherton Park School: 20 places, 75% filled: places available

Petherton Park School has a published admission number of 20 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 20 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.

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Petherton Park School: School Information

Full address
Brook Farm, Newton Road, Somerset, TA6 6NA
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
DfE URN
135673

Other Not applicable Schools in Somerset

If Petherton Park School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Somerset are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Petherton Park 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: Petherton Park School

What is the catchment area for Petherton Park School?

The catchment area for Petherton Park School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Petherton Park School oversubscribed?

Petherton Park School has a capacity of 20 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Petherton Park School?

Admission to Petherton Park School is managed by Somerset. 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 Petherton Park School cover?

Petherton Park School is a not applicable school in Somerset, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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