The Shires Catchment Area
The Shires is an other independent special not applicable school in Rutland , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 32 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-19
Age range
29
Pupils
32
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
The Shires Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Shires?
The catchment area for The Shires is the geographic zone Rutland 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. Rutland 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 Shires is set by Rutland 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 Rutland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rutland catchment area documents →The Shires: 32 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
The Shires has a published admission number of 32 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 32, Rutland'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.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Rutland 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 Rutland school admissions →
The Shires: School Information
- Full address
- Shires Lane, Stretton, LE15 7GT
- Local authority
- Rutland
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- DfE URN
- 131018
Other Not applicable Schools in
If The Shires is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Shires 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Shires
What is the catchment area for The Shires? ▾
The catchment area for The Shires is the geographic zone Rutland 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. Rutland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Shires oversubscribed? ▾
The Shires is operating close to its capacity of 32 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Shires? ▾
Admission to The Shires is managed by Rutland. 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 Shires cover? ▾
The Shires is a not applicable school in Rutland, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.