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Warblington School Catchment Area

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

Warblington School is a community secondary school in Havant, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 758 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

758

Pupils

900

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Warblington School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Warblington School?

The catchment area for Warblington School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Warblington School are allocated by Hampshire 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.

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

Find Hampshire catchment area documents →

Warblington School: 900 places, 84% filled: places available

Warblington School has a published admission number of 900 places. 758 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.7% of pupils at Warblington School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Warblington School: School Information

Full address
Southleigh Road, Havant, PO9 2RR
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116475

Other Secondary Schools in Havant

If Warblington School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Havant are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Warblington 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: Warblington School

What is the catchment area for Warblington School?

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

Is Warblington School oversubscribed?

Warblington School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 758 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Warblington School?

Admission to Warblington School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Warblington School cover?

Warblington School is a secondary school in Havant, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Warblington School?

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

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