Cornfield School, Littlehampton Catchment Area
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.
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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 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.
My Choice School Arundel Catchment Area
Other independent special school · West Sussex · 2.5 miles away
Palatine Primary School Catchment Area
Community special school · Worthing · 5.3 miles away
Courtlands Independent Special School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Worthing · 5.4 miles away
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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.