The Swanage School Catchment Area
The Swanage School is a free s secondary school in Swanage, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 339 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
339
Pupils
360
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Swanage School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Swanage School are allocated by Dorset using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 Swanage School — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139376
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Swanage School
Is The Swanage School oversubscribed? ▾
The Swanage School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Swanage School? ▾
Admission to The Swanage School 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 Swanage School cover? ▾
The Swanage School is a secondary school in Swanage, Dorset, 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 Swanage School? ▾
The Swanage School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.