Mapping Catchment Areas for School Placements
The Challenge
An education provider approached Hopewiser with a critical need. They wanted to enhance their application process by factoring in distance to facilities.
Their goal was to offer school placements based on proximity, ensuring applicants were matched with the closest available institution. The client wanted to calculate accurate distances from application addresses to their facilities to support fair, location-based decision making.
The Solution
Using AtlasClean, Hopewiser processed files containing between 5 and 300 records, each with a premise and postcode. Our approach includes:
- Automated matching of premises where data is clear and complete
- Manual selection for more complex or ambiguous entries
- Geocoding each record to return precise longitude and latitude information
- Calculating distance from each applicant to the relevant facility
The Outcome
The solution has become a regular part of the client’s workflow, supporting fairer, more efficient school placement processes.
By combining automation with human oversight, Hopewiser ensures accuracy, even when data quality varies.
Why It Matters
This case demonstrates how Hopewiser’s tools can support location-sensitive decision-making in sectors where proximity is key.
Whether it’s education, healthcare, or public sector services, our blend of automation and precision helps organisations deliver smarter, more equitable outcomes.
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Topic: Address Cleanse
