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The Hammond Catchment Area

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

The Hammond is an other independent not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 258 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

258

Pupils

320

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

The Hammond Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Hammond?

The catchment area for The Hammond is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester 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 Hammond is set by Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

The Hammond: 320 places, 81% filled: places available

The Hammond has a published admission number of 320 places. 258 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 320 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.

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

Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →

The Hammond: School Information

Full address
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
DfE URN
111482

Other Not applicable Schools in Chester

If The Hammond is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Hammond 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 Hammond

What is the catchment area for The Hammond?

The catchment area for The Hammond is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester 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. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Hammond oversubscribed?

The Hammond has a capacity of 320 places and currently has 258 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.

What is the admissions policy for The Hammond?

Admission to The Hammond is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Hammond cover?

The Hammond is a not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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