Bourne Community College Catchment Area
Bourne Community College is a foundation secondary school in Emsworth, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 729 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
729
Pupils
900
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Bourne Community College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bourne Community College?
The catchment area for Bourne Community College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Bourne Community College are allocated by West Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Bourne Community College: 900 places, 81% filled: places available
Bourne Community College has a published admission number of 900 places. 729 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.3% of pupils at Bourne Community College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Bourne Community College: School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8PJ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126069
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Bourne Community College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bourne Community College
What is the catchment area for Bourne Community College? ▾
The catchment area for Bourne Community College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bourne Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Bourne Community College has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 729 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Bourne Community College? ▾
Admission to Bourne Community College is managed by West Sussex. 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 Bourne Community College cover? ▾
Bourne Community College is a secondary school in Emsworth, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bourne Community College? ▾
Bourne Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.