The Polygon School Catchment Area
The Polygon School is a foundation special not applicable school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 77 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
76
Pupils
77
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Polygon School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Polygon School?
The catchment area for The Polygon School is the geographic zone Southampton 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. Southampton 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 Polygon School is set by Southampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southampton catchment area documents →The Polygon School: 77 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
The Polygon School has a published admission number of 77 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 77, Southampton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 81.6% of pupils at The Polygon School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Southampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southampton 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 Southampton school admissions →
The Polygon School: School Information
- Full address
- Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH
- Local authority
- Southampton
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Free school meals
- 81.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116624
Other Not applicable Schools in Southampton
If The Polygon School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
Greenwood School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · SO45 5UQ
The Gregg School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO18 2GF
King Edward VI School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SO15 5UQ
Springwell School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO19 6DH
The Cedar School Catchment Area
Community special school · SO16 0XN
Vermont School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · SO16 7LT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Polygon School 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.
Southampton Solent University Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · Southampton · 0.6 miles away
New Avenue School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Southampton · 0.7 miles away
Oaktree Education Services Limited Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · Southampton · 0.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Polygon School
What is the catchment area for The Polygon School? ▾
The catchment area for The Polygon School is the geographic zone Southampton 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. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Polygon School oversubscribed? ▾
The Polygon School is operating close to its capacity of 77 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Polygon School? ▾
Admission to The Polygon School is managed by Southampton. 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 Polygon School cover? ▾
The Polygon School is a not applicable school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Polygon School? ▾
The Polygon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.