South Molton Community College Catchment Area
South Molton Community College is a foundation secondary school in South Molton, Devon , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 662 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
662
Pupils
750
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
South Molton Community College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Molton Community College?
The catchment area for South Molton Community College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at South Molton Community College are allocated by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →South Molton Community College: 750 places, 88% filled: places available
South Molton Community College has a published admission number of 750 places. 662 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of South Molton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
South Molton Community College: School Information
- Full address
- Old Alswear Road, South Molton, EX36 4LA
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113512
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to South Molton Community College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Molton Community College
What is the catchment area for South Molton Community College? ▾
The catchment area for South Molton Community College is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Molton Community College oversubscribed? ▾
South Molton Community College has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 662 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for South Molton Community College? ▾
Admission to South Molton Community College is managed by Devon. 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 South Molton Community College cover? ▾
South Molton Community College is a secondary school in South Molton, Devon, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.