Welling School Catchment Area
Welling School is a academy converter secondary school in Welling, Bexley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1087 pupils, and a capacity of 1850 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,087
Pupils
1,850
Capacity
59%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Welling School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Welling School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bexley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bexley catchment area documents →Welling School — School Information
- Full address
- Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB
- Local authority
- Bexley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136720
Other Secondary Schools in Welling
If Welling School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Welling are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Welling School
Is Welling School oversubscribed? ▾
Welling School has a capacity of 1850 places and currently has 1087 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bexley.
What is the admissions policy for Welling School? ▾
Admission to Welling School is managed by Bexley. 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 Welling School cover? ▾
Welling School is a secondary school in Welling, Bexley, 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 Welling School? ▾
Welling School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.