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Ardingly College Catchment Area

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

Ardingly College is a other independent not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2–20, with 1048 pupils, and a capacity of 1130 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–20

Age range

1,048

Pupils

1,130

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Ardingly College Catchment Area Information

Admission to Ardingly College is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ardingly College — School Information

Full address
College Road, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–20 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
126133

Other Not applicable Schools in Haywards Heath

If Ardingly College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Haywards Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ardingly College

Is Ardingly College oversubscribed?

Ardingly College is operating close to its capacity of 1130 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ardingly College?

Ardingly College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ardingly College cover?

Ardingly College is a not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2–20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.