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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area

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

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter secondary school in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1205 pupils, and a capacity of 1160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,205

Pupils

1,160

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre?

The catchment area for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames 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. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Thames. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1205 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1160 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Kingston upon Thames catchment area documents →

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre: at or above its 1160 place limit

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre has a published admission number of 1160 places. 1205 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1160 places. Kingston upon Thames allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.2% of pupils at The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kingston upon Thames.

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

Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames school admissions →

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre: School Information

Full address
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137678

Other Secondary Schools in Surbiton

If The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Surbiton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form 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 Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre

What is the catchment area for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre?

The catchment area for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames 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. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre oversubscribed?

Yes, The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1205 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre?

Admission to The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is managed by Kingston upon Thames. 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 Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre cover?

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre?

The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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