The Stanway School Catchment Area
The Stanway School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1383 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,383
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
The Stanway School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Stanway School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. 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 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 Stanway School — School Information
- Full address
- Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QA
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137927
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If The Stanway School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO3 3US
Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO4 3JL
Honywood School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO6 1PZ
East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO7 6RJ
Thurstable School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO5 0EW
Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO3 3US
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Stanway School
Is The Stanway School oversubscribed? ▾
The Stanway School is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Stanway School? ▾
Admission to The Stanway School 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 Stanway School cover? ▾
The Stanway School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Stanway School? ▾
The Stanway School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.