Samuel Ward Academy Catchment Area
Samuel Ward Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1152 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,152
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Samuel Ward Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Samuel Ward Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. 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 Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Samuel Ward Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136322
Other Secondary Schools in Haverhill
If Samuel Ward Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Haverhill are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel Ward Academy
Is Samuel Ward Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Samuel Ward Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Samuel Ward Academy? ▾
Admission to Samuel Ward Academy is managed by Suffolk. 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 Ward Academy cover? ▾
Samuel Ward Academy is a secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk, 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 Samuel Ward Academy? ▾
Samuel Ward Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.