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The Bishop Wand Church of England School Catchment Area

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

The Bishop Wand Church of England School is a academy converter secondary school in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1200 pupils, and a capacity of 1005 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,200

Pupils

1,005

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

The Bishop Wand Church of England School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Bishop Wand Church of England School is managed by Surrey and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1005 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 Wand Church of England School — School Information

Full address
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LT
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
6.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138491

Other Secondary Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

If The Bishop Wand Church of England School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sunbury-on-Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bishop Wand Church of England School

Is The Bishop Wand Church of England School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Bishop Wand Church of England School currently has 1200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1005 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Bishop Wand Church of England School?

The Bishop Wand Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Surrey before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Bishop Wand Church of England School cover?

The Bishop Wand Church of England School is a secondary school in Sunbury-on-Thames, 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 Bishop Wand Church of England School?

The Bishop Wand Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.