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Roding Valley High School Catchment Area

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

Roding Valley High School is a academy converter secondary school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1437 pupils, and a capacity of 1455 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,437

Pupils

1,455

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Roding Valley High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Roding Valley High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex 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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Roding Valley High School — School Information

Full address
Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145597

Other Secondary Schools in Loughton

If Roding Valley High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Roding Valley High School

Is Roding Valley High School oversubscribed?

Roding Valley High School is operating close to its capacity of 1455 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Roding Valley High School?

Admission to Roding Valley High School is managed by Essex. 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 Roding Valley High School cover?

Roding Valley High School is a secondary school in Loughton, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Roding Valley High School?

Roding Valley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.