The Ashcombe School Catchment Area
The Ashcombe School is a academy converter secondary school in Dorking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1513 pupils, and a capacity of 1476 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,513
Pupils
1,476
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
The Ashcombe School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Ashcombe School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. 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 Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Surrey catchment area documents →The Ashcombe School — School Information
- Full address
- Ashcombe Road, Dorking, RH4 1LY
- Local authority
- Surrey
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143901
Other Secondary Schools in Dorking
If The Ashcombe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dorking are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Ashcombe School
Is The Ashcombe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Ashcombe School currently has 1513 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1476 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Ashcombe School? ▾
Admission to The Ashcombe School is managed by Surrey. 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 Ashcombe School cover? ▾
The Ashcombe School is a secondary school in Dorking, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Ashcombe School? ▾
The Ashcombe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.