St Philomena's School Catchment Area
St Philomena's School is an other independent not applicable school in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 96 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-11
Age range
96
Pupils
140
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
St Philomena's School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Philomena's School?
The catchment area for St Philomena's School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 St Philomena's School is set by Essex 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 Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →St Philomena's School: 140 places, 69% filled: places available
St Philomena's School has a published admission number of 140 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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.
Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
St Philomena's School: School Information
- Full address
- Hadleigh Road, Frinton on Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 115415
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to St Philomena's 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.
Compass Community School Essex Catchment Area
Other independent special school · ESSEX · 4.0 miles away
Shorefields School Catchment Area
Community special school · Clacton-on-Sea · 4.2 miles away
Minerva Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Clacton-on-Sea · 5.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Philomena's School
What is the catchment area for St Philomena's School? ▾
The catchment area for St Philomena's School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Philomena's School oversubscribed? ▾
St Philomena's School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 96 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for St Philomena's School? ▾
Admission to St Philomena's School is managed by Essex. 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 St Philomena's School cover? ▾
St Philomena's School is a not applicable school in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.