How do I find school catchment areas?

Catchment areas are based on your child’s permanent address. They’re also subject to change, so the best thing to do is look up the schools in your area and contact them directly.

Are you guaranteed a place at catchment school?

The first thing to know about catchment areas is that there actually isn’t any such thing as an area where, if you live in it, you’re 100% guaranteed a place (sometimes a small school might fill all its spaces solely with siblings of existing pupils).

Do catchment areas still exist?

For most schools, there’s no such thing as a fixed catchment area. It changes every year depending on things like how many applications the school received and how many siblings of existing pupils applied that year (as they get priority). Many schools get more applications than places available.

Is jordanhill school private?

Jordanhill is neither a local authority nor an independent school and has its own unique Admissions Regulations.

What does it mean if a school doesn’t have a catchment area?

Some schools don’t have a set catchment area – usually because they aren’t oversubscribed. Instead, they offer places to pupils from any area based on their distance from the school. How far you can live from a school and still be in with a chance of securing a place for you child depends on its popularity.

How many miles is school catchment area?

The catchment area is the distance of your home to school, It’s normally 1 to 2 miles from your postcode. Distance could be defined by walking route or straight line and varies from council to council. Normally a child cannot attend a school that is outside their catchment unless there are special circumstances.

Are school catchment areas as the crow flies?

How are school catchment areas measured? Many councils use straight line distance from the school to your home address. This is also known as “as the crow flies”. Remember that catchment areas aren’t usually fixed and can change each year.

Why are catchment areas so important?

Why are catchments important? Catchments provide people, stock and flora and fauna with drinking water. They provide people with water for domestic and industrial use, including irrigation, and they cater for recreation and tourism. They may also include important cultural sites.

How do I know if JAMB gave me admission?

How To Check Your JAMB Admission Status

1. Visit www.jamb.org.ng.
2. Register or create a personal account on JAMB website by clicking here.
3. After creating the account, Login HERE with the account (Email Address and Password) details you just created.
4. On the page that opens, click on “Check Admission Status”

How can I check my admission?

Go to https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility../. Log in with your JAMB EMAIL and PASSWORD. After successfully logging in, scroll down, then locate and click the ‘Check Admission Status’ tab or CAPS. Select your Exam year.

How many pupils go to Sciennes primary school?

The catchment area has a small proportion of association homes, the majority of housing being owner occupied. There are 23 classes, and the current roll is 665 pupils. 15% of our pupils are bilingual and approximately 20% come from outwith our catchment area.

How does the catchment area work in Edinburgh?

Every household in Edinburgh has a catchment area. The catchment area determines which schools you will be given a priority place. Going to a nearby school or nursery class or one which works with the school does not give you a priority place.

What is the small hall at Sciennes used for?

The dining / small halls are also used for learning and teaching and one is the base for the Sciennes After School Care Scheme (SASCS). The small hall was refurbished to create a high quality dance studio / PE area and a new Dining Hall opened in August 2017.

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