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Villiers High School Catchment Area

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

Villiers High School is a foundation secondary school in Southall, Ealing , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1445 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,445

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Villiers High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Villiers High School?

The catchment area for Villiers High School is the geographic zone Ealing uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Villiers High School are allocated by Ealing 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Ealing before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Ealing catchment area documents →

Villiers High School: 1500 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Villiers High School has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1500, Ealing'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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.8% of pupils at Villiers High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Ealing.

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

Ealing 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. Find Ealing school admissions →

Villiers High School: School Information

Full address
Boyd Avenue, Southall, UB1 3BT
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34.8% of pupils
DfE URN
101928

Other Secondary Schools in Southall

If Villiers High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southall are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Villiers High 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: Villiers High School

What is the catchment area for Villiers High School?

The catchment area for Villiers High School is the geographic zone Ealing uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Villiers High School oversubscribed?

Villiers High School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Villiers High School?

Admission to Villiers High School is managed by Ealing. 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 Villiers High School cover?

Villiers High School is a secondary school in Southall, Ealing, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Villiers High School?

Villiers High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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