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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Catchment Area

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

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is a academy converter special school in Harleston, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 837 pupils, and a capacity of 973 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

3–16

Age range

837

Pupils

973

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) follows a different process from mainstream schools. Norfolk assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Norfolk assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) — School Information

Full address
Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149197

Frequently Asked Questions — The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

Is The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) oversubscribed?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) has a capacity of 973 places and currently has 837 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) cover?

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) is a special school in Harleston, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.