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The Chalfonts Community College Catchment Area

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

The Chalfonts Community College is an academy converter secondary school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1134 pupils, and a capacity of 1531 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,134

Pupils

1,531

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Chalfonts Community College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Chalfonts Community College?

The catchment area for The Chalfonts Community College is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Chalfonts Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

The Chalfonts Community College: 1531 places, 74% filled: places available

The Chalfonts Community College has a published admission number of 1531 places. 1134 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1531 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at The Chalfonts Community College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Chalfonts Community College: School Information

Full address
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8TP
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137215

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Chalfonts Community College 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Chalfonts Community College

What is the catchment area for The Chalfonts Community College?

The catchment area for The Chalfonts Community College is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Chalfonts Community College oversubscribed?

The Chalfonts Community College has a capacity of 1531 places and currently has 1134 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Chalfonts Community College?

Admission to The Chalfonts Community College is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Chalfonts Community College cover?

The Chalfonts Community College is a secondary school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, 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 Chalfonts Community College?

The Chalfonts Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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