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The Gables Learning Centre Catchment Area

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

The Gables Learning Centre is an other independent special not applicable school in Shropshire , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 17 pupils, and a capacity of 18 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-19

Age range

17

Pupils

18

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

The Gables Learning Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Gables Learning Centre?

The catchment area for The Gables Learning Centre is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Gables Learning Centre is set by Shropshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

The Gables Learning Centre: 18 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

The Gables Learning Centre has a published admission number of 18 places. 17 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 18, Shropshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Gables Learning Centre: School Information

Full address
The Gables Learning Centre, Beamish Lane, Shropshire, WV7 3AG
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
149196

Other Not applicable Schools in Shropshire

If The Gables Learning Centre is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Shropshire are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Gables Learning Centre 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 Gables Learning Centre

What is the catchment area for The Gables Learning Centre?

The catchment area for The Gables Learning Centre is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Gables Learning Centre oversubscribed?

The Gables Learning Centre is operating close to its capacity of 18 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Gables Learning Centre?

Admission to The Gables Learning Centre is managed by Shropshire. 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 Gables Learning Centre cover?

The Gables Learning Centre is a not applicable school in Shropshire, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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