Thomas Gainsborough School Catchment Area
Thomas Gainsborough School is a academy converter secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1615 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,615
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Thomas Gainsborough School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thomas Gainsborough School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Thomas Gainsborough School — School Information
- Full address
- Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141639
Other Secondary Schools in Sudbury
If Thomas Gainsborough School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sudbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thomas Gainsborough School
Is Thomas Gainsborough School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thomas Gainsborough School currently has 1615 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thomas Gainsborough School? ▾
Admission to Thomas Gainsborough School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Thomas Gainsborough School cover? ▾
Thomas Gainsborough School is a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.