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Southend YMCA Community School Catchment Area

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

Southend YMCA Community School is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 14-18, with 22 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-18

Age range

22

Pupils

65

Capacity

34%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Southend YMCA Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Southend YMCA Community School?

The catchment area for Southend YMCA Community School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend YMCA Community School is set by Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

Southend YMCA Community School: 65 places, 34% filled: places available

Southend YMCA Community School has a published admission number of 65 places. 22 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 34%. At 34% full, the school currently has headroom below its 65 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. 26.7% of pupils at Southend YMCA Community School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southend-on-Sea.

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

Southend-on-Sea 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. Find Southend-on-Sea school admissions →

Southend YMCA Community School: School Information

Full address
The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LH
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-18 years
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139903

Other Not applicable Schools in Southend-on-Sea

If Southend YMCA Community School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Southend YMCA Community 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: Southend YMCA Community School

What is the catchment area for Southend YMCA Community School?

The catchment area for Southend YMCA Community School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Southend YMCA Community School oversubscribed?

Southend YMCA Community School has a capacity of 65 places and currently has 22 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southend-on-Sea.

What is the admissions policy for Southend YMCA Community School?

Admission to Southend YMCA Community School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend YMCA Community School cover?

Southend YMCA Community School is a not applicable school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 14-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Southend YMCA Community School?

Southend YMCA Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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