The Greenwell Academy Catchment Area
The Greenwell Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 64 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
7-16
Age range
16
Pupils
64
Capacity
25%
Fill rate
The Greenwell Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Greenwell Academy?
The catchment area for The Greenwell Academy is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 Greenwell Academy is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Greenwell Academy: 64 places, 25% filled: places available
The Greenwell Academy has a published admission number of 64 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 64 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. 31.3% of pupils at The Greenwell Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
The Greenwell Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 7-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149745
Other Not applicable Schools in Harlow
If The Greenwell Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Greenwell Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Greenwell Academy
What is the catchment area for The Greenwell Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Greenwell Academy is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Greenwell Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Greenwell Academy has a capacity of 64 places and currently has 16 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for The Greenwell Academy? ▾
Admission to The Greenwell Academy is managed by Essex. 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 Greenwell Academy cover? ▾
The Greenwell Academy is a not applicable school in Harlow, Essex, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.