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The Raleigh School Catchment Area

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

The Raleigh School is an academy converter primary school in Leatherhead, Surrey , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 434 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

434

Pupils

420

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

The Raleigh School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Raleigh School?

The catchment area for The Raleigh School is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Surrey 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 Raleigh School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. 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: 434 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

The Raleigh School: at or above its 420 place limit

The Raleigh School has a published admission number of 420 places. 434 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Surrey 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. 3.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leatherhead.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

The Raleigh School: School Information

Full address
Northcote Crescent, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6LX
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137014

Other Primary Schools in Leatherhead

If The Raleigh School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leatherhead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Raleigh 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Raleigh School

What is the catchment area for The Raleigh School?

The catchment area for The Raleigh School is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Raleigh School oversubscribed?

Yes, The Raleigh School currently has 434 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Raleigh School?

Admission to The Raleigh School is managed by Surrey. 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 Raleigh School cover?

The Raleigh School is a primary school in Leatherhead, Surrey, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Raleigh School?

The Raleigh School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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