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The Sweyne Park School Catchment Area

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

The Sweyne Park School is a academy converter secondary school in Rayleigh, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1422 pupils, and a capacity of 1520 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,422

Pupils

1,520

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Sweyne Park School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Sweyne Park 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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The Sweyne Park School — School Information

Full address
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139534

Other Secondary Schools in Rayleigh

If The Sweyne Park School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rayleigh are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Sweyne Park School

Is The Sweyne Park School oversubscribed?

The Sweyne Park School is operating close to its capacity of 1520 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 Sweyne Park School?

Admission to The Sweyne Park 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 Sweyne Park School cover?

The Sweyne Park School is a secondary school in Rayleigh, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Sweyne Park School?

The Sweyne Park School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.