West Hatch High School Catchment Area
West Hatch High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chigwell, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1564 pupils, and a capacity of 1523 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,564
Pupils
1,523
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
West Hatch High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Hatch High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. 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 Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →West Hatch High School — School Information
- Full address
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 5BT
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136758
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Hatch High School
Is West Hatch High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Hatch High School currently has 1564 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1523 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Hatch High School? ▾
Admission to West Hatch High School is managed by Essex. 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 West Hatch High School cover? ▾
West Hatch High School is a secondary school in Chigwell, Essex, 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 West Hatch High School? ▾
West Hatch High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.