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Weobley High School Catchment Area

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

Weobley High School is a community secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 529 pupils, and a capacity of 500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

529

Pupils

500

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Weobley High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Weobley High School?

The catchment area for Weobley High School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 Weobley High School are allocated by Herefordshire, County of 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 529 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 500 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Herefordshire, County of publishes the 2027 Weobley High School numbers →

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

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Weobley High School: at or above its 500 place limit

Weobley High School has a published admission number of 500 places. 529 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 500 places. Herefordshire, County of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hereford.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Weobley High School: School Information

Full address
Burton Wood, Weobley, Hereford, HR4 8ST
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.5% of pupils
DfE URN
116952

Other Secondary Schools in Hereford

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Weobley High School?

The catchment area for Weobley High School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Weobley High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Weobley High School currently has 529 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Weobley High School?

Admission to Weobley High School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Weobley High School cover?

Weobley High School is a secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Weobley High School?

Weobley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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