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The Yellow House School Catchment Area

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

The Yellow House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Halstead, Essex , serving pupils aged 13-17, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

13-17

Age range

16

Pupils

20

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

The Yellow House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Yellow House School?

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

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 Yellow House School: 20 places, 80% filled: places available

The Yellow House School has a published admission number of 20 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 20 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

The Yellow House School: School Information

Full address
1 Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13-17 years
DfE URN
134398

Other Not applicable Schools in Halstead

If The Yellow House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Halstead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Yellow House 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Yellow House School

What is the catchment area for The Yellow House School?

The catchment area for The Yellow House School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Yellow House School oversubscribed?

The Yellow House School has a capacity of 20 places and currently has 16 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for The Yellow House School?

Admission to The Yellow House 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 Yellow House School cover?

The Yellow House School is a not applicable school in Halstead, Essex, serving pupils aged 13-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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