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The Mews Catchment Area

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

The Mews is an other independent special not applicable school in Potters Bar, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 11 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

11

Pupils

20

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

The Mews Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Mews?

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

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

The Mews: 20 places, 55% filled: places available

The Mews has a published admission number of 20 places. 11 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 20 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.

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Mews: School Information

Full address
C/O Cambian Education, Metropolitan House, Potters Bar, EN6 1AG
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
145468

Other Not applicable Schools in Potters Bar

If The Mews is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Potters Bar are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Mews 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 Mews

What is the catchment area for The Mews?

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

Is The Mews oversubscribed?

The Mews has a capacity of 20 places and currently has 11 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Mews?

Admission to The Mews is managed by Shropshire. 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 Mews cover?

The Mews is a not applicable school in Potters Bar, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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