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Shipston High School Catchment Area

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

Shipston High School is an academy converter secondary school in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 600 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

600

Pupils

600

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Shipston High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shipston High School?

The catchment area for Shipston High School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Currently oversubscribed: 600 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Warwickshire publishes the 2027 Shipston High School numbers →

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

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Shipston High School: at or above its 600 place limit

Shipston High School has a published admission number of 600 places. 600 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 600 places. Warwickshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.2% of pupils at Shipston High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Warwickshire.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Shipston High School: School Information

Full address
Darlingscote Road, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4DY
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138767

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Shipston High 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: Shipston High School

What is the catchment area for Shipston High School?

The catchment area for Shipston High School is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Shipston High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Shipston High School currently has 600 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Shipston High School?

Admission to Shipston High School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Shipston High School cover?

Shipston High School is a secondary school in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, 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 Shipston High School?

Shipston High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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