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Buckswood School Catchment Area

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

Buckswood School is an other independent not applicable school in East Sussex , serving pupils aged 10-19, with 250 pupils, and a capacity of 453 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

10-19

Age range

250

Pupils

453

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

Buckswood School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Buckswood School?

The catchment area for Buckswood School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Buckswood School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find East Sussex catchment area documents →

Buckswood School: 453 places, 55% filled: places available

Buckswood School has a published admission number of 453 places. 250 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 453 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Buckswood School: School Information

Full address
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, East Sussex, TN35 4LT
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
114656

Other Not applicable Schools in East Sussex

If Buckswood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in East Sussex are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Buckswood School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Buckswood School

What is the catchment area for Buckswood School?

The catchment area for Buckswood School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Buckswood School oversubscribed?

Buckswood School has a capacity of 453 places and currently has 250 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Buckswood School?

Admission to Buckswood School is managed by East 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 Buckswood School cover?

Buckswood School is a not applicable school in East Sussex, serving pupils aged 10-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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