Weston Secondary School Catchment Area
Weston Secondary School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 738 pupils, and a capacity of 999 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
738
Pupils
999
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Weston Secondary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Weston Secondary School?
The catchment area for Weston Secondary School is the geographic zone Southampton 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. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Weston Secondary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southampton. 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 Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southampton catchment area documents →Weston Secondary School: 999 places, 74% filled: places available
Weston Secondary School has a published admission number of 999 places. 738 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 999 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. 57.3% of pupils at Weston Secondary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Southampton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southampton 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 Southampton school admissions →
Weston Secondary School: School Information
- Full address
- Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9QP
- Local authority
- Southampton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 57.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147676
Other Secondary Schools in Southampton
If Weston Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
The Hamble School Catchment Area
Community school · SO31 4NE
Brookfield Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SO31 7DU
Swanmore College Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 2RB
Redbridge Community School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO16 9RJ
Bitterne Park School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO18 1BU
Woodlands Community College Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO18 5FW
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Weston Secondary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Weston Secondary School
What is the catchment area for Weston Secondary School? ▾
The catchment area for Weston Secondary School is the geographic zone Southampton 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. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Weston Secondary School oversubscribed? ▾
Weston Secondary School has a capacity of 999 places and currently has 738 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southampton.
What is the admissions policy for Weston Secondary School? ▾
Admission to Weston Secondary School is managed by Southampton. 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 Weston Secondary School cover? ▾
Weston Secondary School is a secondary school in Southampton, 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 Weston Secondary School? ▾
Weston Secondary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.