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Central Education Ltd Catchment Area

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

Central Education Ltd is an other independent special not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 24 pupils, and a capacity of 24 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

24

Pupils

24

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Central Education Ltd Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Central Education Ltd?

The catchment area for Central Education Ltd is the geographic zone West 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. West 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 Central Education Ltd is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 24 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 24 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Central Education Ltd: at or above its 24 place limit

Central Education Ltd has a published admission number of 24 places. 24 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 24 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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) →

Central Education Ltd: School Information

Full address
Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
126149

Other Not applicable Schools in Haywards Heath

If Central Education Ltd is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Haywards Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Central Education Ltd 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: Central Education Ltd

What is the catchment area for Central Education Ltd?

The catchment area for Central Education Ltd is the geographic zone West 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Central Education Ltd oversubscribed?

Yes, Central Education Ltd currently has 24 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 24 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Central Education Ltd?

Admission to Central Education Ltd 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 Central Education Ltd cover?

Central Education Ltd is a not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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