The Sir John Colfox Academy Catchment Area
The Sir John Colfox Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bridport, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 792 pupils, and a capacity of 1024 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
792
Pupils
1,024
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
The Sir John Colfox Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Sir John Colfox Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →The Sir John Colfox Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141735
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sir John Colfox Academy
Is The Sir John Colfox Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Sir John Colfox Academy has a capacity of 1024 places and currently has 792 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for The Sir John Colfox Academy? ▾
Admission to The Sir John Colfox Academy is managed by Dorset. 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 Sir John Colfox Academy cover? ▾
The Sir John Colfox Academy is a secondary school in Bridport, Dorset, 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 Sir John Colfox Academy? ▾
The Sir John Colfox Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.