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Yarrow Heights School Catchment Area

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

Yarrow Heights School is a other independent special not applicable school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 7–19, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 145 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–19

Age range

130

Pupils

145

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Yarrow Heights School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Yarrow Heights School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Southampton 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: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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Yarrow Heights School — School Information

Full address
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
148599

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Frequently Asked Questions — Yarrow Heights School

Is Yarrow Heights School oversubscribed?

Yarrow Heights School is operating close to its capacity of 145 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Yarrow Heights School?

Yarrow Heights School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Southampton publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Yarrow Heights School cover?

Yarrow Heights School is a not applicable school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 7–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.