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The Bishop David Brown School Catchment Area

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

The Bishop David Brown School is a academy converter secondary school in Woking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 805 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

805

Pupils

750

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Bishop David Brown School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Bishop David Brown 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 805 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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The Bishop David Brown School — School Information

Full address
Albert Drive, Woking, GU21 5RF
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142284

Other Secondary Schools in Woking

If The Bishop David Brown School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Woking are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bishop David Brown School

Is The Bishop David Brown School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Bishop David Brown School currently has 805 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Bishop David Brown School?

Admission to The Bishop David Brown 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 Bishop David Brown School cover?

The Bishop David Brown School is a secondary school in Woking, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Bishop David Brown School?

The Bishop David Brown School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.