The Appleton School Catchment Area
The Appleton School is a academy converter secondary school in Benfleet, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1561 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,561
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
The Appleton School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Appleton School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →The Appleton School — School Information
- Full address
- Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136579
Other Secondary Schools in Benfleet
If The Appleton School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Benfleet are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Appleton School
Is The Appleton School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Appleton School currently has 1561 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Appleton School? ▾
Admission to The Appleton 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 The Appleton School cover? ▾
The Appleton School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Appleton School? ▾
The Appleton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.