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Wetheringsett Manor School Catchment Area

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

Wetheringsett Manor School is an other independent special not applicable school in Stowmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-18

Age range

98

Pupils

100

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Wetheringsett Manor School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wetheringsett Manor School?

The catchment area for Wetheringsett Manor School is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Wetheringsett Manor School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Suffolk may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wetheringsett Manor School: 100 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Wetheringsett Manor School has a published admission number of 100 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 100, Suffolk's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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

Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Wetheringsett Manor School: School Information

Full address
Church Street, Wetheringsett - Cum- Brockford, Stowmarket, IP14 5QX
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
148058

Other Not applicable Schools in Stowmarket

If Wetheringsett Manor School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stowmarket are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wetheringsett Manor 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: Wetheringsett Manor School

What is the catchment area for Wetheringsett Manor School?

The catchment area for Wetheringsett Manor School is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wetheringsett Manor School oversubscribed?

Wetheringsett Manor School is operating close to its capacity of 100 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wetheringsett Manor School?

Wetheringsett Manor School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Suffolk publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wetheringsett Manor School cover?

Wetheringsett Manor School is a not applicable school in Stowmarket, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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