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Cottesmore School Catchment Area

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

Cottesmore School is an other independent not applicable school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-13, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-13

Age range

188

Pupils

205

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Cottesmore School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cottesmore School?

The catchment area for Cottesmore School 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 Cottesmore School 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Cottesmore School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Cottesmore School: 205 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Cottesmore School has a published admission number of 205 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 205, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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) →

Cottesmore School: School Information

Full address
Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, Crawley, RH11 9AU
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-13 years
DfE URN
126106

Other Not applicable Schools in Crawley

If Cottesmore School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cottesmore 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: Cottesmore School

What is the catchment area for Cottesmore School?

The catchment area for Cottesmore School 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 Cottesmore School oversubscribed?

Cottesmore School is operating close to its capacity of 205 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cottesmore School?

Admission to Cottesmore School 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 Cottesmore School cover?

Cottesmore School is a not applicable school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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