Samuel King's School Catchment Area
Samuel King's School is a foundation secondary school in Alston, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
107
Pupils
235
Capacity
46%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Samuel King's School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Samuel King's School are allocated by Westmorland and Furness using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Samuel King's School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112378
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel King's School
Is Samuel King's School oversubscribed? ▾
Samuel King's School has a capacity of 235 places and currently has 107 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.
What is the admissions policy for Samuel King's School? ▾
Admission to Samuel King's School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. 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 Samuel King's School cover? ▾
Samuel King's School is a secondary school in Alston, Westmorland and Furness, 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 Samuel King's School? ▾
Samuel King's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.