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Pond Meadow School Catchment Area

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

Pond Meadow School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Guildford, Surrey , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

154

Pupils

200

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Pond Meadow School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pond Meadow School?

The catchment area for Pond Meadow 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.

As an academy, Pond Meadow School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. 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 Surrey 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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Pond Meadow School: 200 places, 77% filled: places available

Pond Meadow School has a published admission number of 200 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 200 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. 39.6% of pupils at Pond Meadow School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Surrey.

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) →

Pond Meadow School: School Information

Full address
Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
39.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141533

Other Not applicable Schools in Guildford

If Pond Meadow School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Guildford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Pond Meadow 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: Pond Meadow School

What is the catchment area for Pond Meadow School?

The catchment area for Pond Meadow 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 Pond Meadow School oversubscribed?

Pond Meadow School has a capacity of 200 places and currently has 154 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Pond Meadow School?

Admission to Pond Meadow 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 Pond Meadow School cover?

Pond Meadow School is a not applicable school in Guildford, Surrey, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Pond Meadow School?

Pond Meadow School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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