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Cornfield School, Littlehampton Catchment Area

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

Cornfield School, Littlehampton is a community special not applicable school in Littlehampton, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 8-16, with 79 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

8-16

Age range

79

Pupils

72

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Cornfield School, Littlehampton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cornfield School, Littlehampton?

The catchment area for Cornfield School, Littlehampton 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 Cornfield School, Littlehampton 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: 79 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 72 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.

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Cornfield School, Littlehampton: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Cornfield School, Littlehampton has a published admission number of 72 places. 79 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 67.1% of pupils at Cornfield School, Littlehampton are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Littlehampton.

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) →

Cornfield School, Littlehampton: School Information

Full address
Cornfield Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6HY
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
67.1% of pupils
DfE URN
126170

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cornfield School, Littlehampton 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: Cornfield School, Littlehampton

What is the catchment area for Cornfield School, Littlehampton?

The catchment area for Cornfield School, Littlehampton 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 Cornfield School, Littlehampton oversubscribed?

Yes, Cornfield School, Littlehampton currently has 79 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 72 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cornfield School, Littlehampton?

Admission to Cornfield School, Littlehampton 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 Cornfield School, Littlehampton cover?

Cornfield School, Littlehampton is a not applicable school in Littlehampton, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 8-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cornfield School, Littlehampton?

Cornfield School, Littlehampton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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