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White Trees Independent School Catchment Area

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

White Trees Independent School is an other independent special not applicable school in Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 71 pupils, and a capacity of 78 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

71

Pupils

78

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

White Trees Independent School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for White Trees Independent School?

The catchment area for White Trees Independent School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for White Trees Independent School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

White Trees Independent School: 78 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

White Trees Independent School has a published admission number of 78 places. 71 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 78, Hertfordshire'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.

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

White Trees Independent School: School Information

Full address
13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5NA
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
140655

Other Not applicable Schools in

If White Trees Independent School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to White Trees Independent 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: White Trees Independent School

What is the catchment area for White Trees Independent School?

The catchment area for White Trees Independent School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is White Trees Independent School oversubscribed?

White Trees Independent School is operating close to its capacity of 78 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for White Trees Independent School?

Admission to White Trees Independent School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 White Trees Independent School cover?

White Trees Independent School is a not applicable school in Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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