The Stables Independent School Catchment Area
The Stables Independent School is an other independent special not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 6-14, with 20 pupils, and a capacity of 22 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
6-14
Age range
20
Pupils
22
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
The Stables Independent School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Stables Independent School?
The catchment area for The Stables Independent School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to The Stables Independent School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Norfolk may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →The Stables Independent School: 22 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
The Stables Independent School has a published admission number of 22 places. 20 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 22, Norfolk'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.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →
The Stables Independent School: School Information
- Full address
- The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Road, Norwich, NR12 9EU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6-14 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 145960
Other Not applicable Schools in Norwich
If The Stables Independent School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Catchment Area
Other independent school · NR8 6HU
Aurora Eccles School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · NR16 2NZ
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NR2 2LR
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited Catchment Area
Other independent school · NR2 3TA
Norwich School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NR1 4DD
All Saints School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · NR12 0DJ
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Stables Independent 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Stables Independent School
What is the catchment area for The Stables Independent School? ▾
The catchment area for The Stables Independent School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Stables Independent School oversubscribed? ▾
The Stables Independent School is operating close to its capacity of 22 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 Stables Independent School? ▾
The Stables Independent School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Norfolk publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does The Stables Independent School cover? ▾
The Stables Independent School is a not applicable school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 6-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.