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Sheiling School Catchment Area

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

Sheiling School is an other independent special not applicable school in Ringwood, Dorset , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 45 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

34

Pupils

45

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Sheiling School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sheiling School?

The catchment area for Sheiling School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Sheiling School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dorset catchment area documents →

Sheiling School: 45 places, 76% filled: places available

Sheiling School has a published admission number of 45 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 45 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Sheiling School: School Information

Full address
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2EB
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
113952

Other Not applicable Schools in Ringwood

If Sheiling School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ringwood are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sheiling 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: Sheiling School

What is the catchment area for Sheiling School?

The catchment area for Sheiling School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sheiling School oversubscribed?

Sheiling School has a capacity of 45 places and currently has 34 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Sheiling School?

Admission to Sheiling School is managed by Dorset. 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 Sheiling School cover?

Sheiling School is a not applicable school in Ringwood, Dorset, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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