Saffron Walden County High School Catchment Area
Saffron Walden County High School is a academy converter secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2119 pupils, and a capacity of 2050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,119
Pupils
2,050
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Saffron Walden County High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Saffron Walden County 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.
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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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- Full address
- Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136776
Other Secondary Schools in Saffron Walden
If Saffron Walden County High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Saffron Walden are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Saffron Walden County High School
Is Saffron Walden County High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Saffron Walden County High School currently has 2119 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Saffron Walden County High School? ▾
Admission to Saffron Walden County 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 Saffron Walden County High School cover? ▾
Saffron Walden County High School is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, 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 Saffron Walden County High School? ▾
Saffron Walden County High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.