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The Write Time Catchment Area

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

The Write Time is an other independent special not applicable school in London, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

56

Pupils

60

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

The Write Time Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Write Time?

The catchment area for The Write Time is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon 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 Write Time is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Croydon catchment area documents →

The Write Time: 60 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

The Write Time has a published admission number of 60 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 60, Croydon'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.

Croydon 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. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

The Write Time: School Information

Full address
Warrington Road, Opposite Ludford Close, London, CR0 4BH
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
142621

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Write Time is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Write Time 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 Write Time

What is the catchment area for The Write Time?

The catchment area for The Write Time is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Write Time oversubscribed?

The Write Time is operating close to its capacity of 60 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Write Time?

Admission to The Write Time is managed by Croydon. 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 Write Time cover?

The Write Time is a not applicable school in London, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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