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The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Catchment Area

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

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 13-18, with 7 pupils, and a capacity of 28 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-18

Age range

7

Pupils

28

Capacity

25%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?

The catchment area for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 St Aubyn Centre Education Department is set by Essex 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 Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Essex catchment area documents →

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department: 28 places, 25% filled: places available

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department has a published admission number of 28 places. 7 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 28 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Colchester.

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

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department: School Information

Full address
St Aubyn Centre, Colchester, CO4 5HG
Local authority
Essex
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-18 years
DfE URN
134260

Other Not applicable Schools in Colchester

If The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The St Aubyn Centre Education Department 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 St Aubyn Centre Education Department

What is the catchment area for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?

The catchment area for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The St Aubyn Centre Education Department oversubscribed?

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department has a capacity of 28 places and currently has 7 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?

Admission to The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is managed by Essex. 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 St Aubyn Centre Education Department cover?

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is a not applicable school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 13-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The St Aubyn Centre Education Department?

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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