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The Hayling College Catchment Area

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

The Hayling College is a foundation secondary school in Hayling Island, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 553 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

553

Pupils

750

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

The Hayling College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Hayling College?

The catchment area for The Hayling College is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at The Hayling College are allocated by Hampshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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

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The Hayling College: 750 places, 74% filled: places available

The Hayling College has a published admission number of 750 places. 553 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 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. 27.1% of pupils at The Hayling College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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

Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →

The Hayling College: School Information

Full address
Church Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NU
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
116423

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Hayling 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 Hayling College

What is the catchment area for The Hayling College?

The catchment area for The Hayling College is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Hayling College oversubscribed?

The Hayling College has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 553 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Hayling College?

Admission to The Hayling College is managed by Hampshire. 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 Hayling College cover?

The Hayling College is a secondary school in Hayling Island, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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