Felpham Community College Catchment Area
Felpham Community College is a community secondary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1557 pupils, and a capacity of 1743 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,557
Pupils
1,743
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Felpham Community College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Felpham Community College?
The catchment area for Felpham Community College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Felpham Community College are allocated by West Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Felpham Community College: 1743 places, 89% filled: places available
Felpham Community College has a published admission number of 1743 places. 1557 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1743 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bognor Regis.
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) →
Felpham Community College: School Information
- Full address
- Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126080
Other Secondary Schools in Bognor Regis
If Felpham Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bognor Regis are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Felpham Community College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Felpham Community College
What is the catchment area for Felpham Community College? ▾
The catchment area for Felpham Community College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Felpham Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Felpham Community College has a capacity of 1743 places and currently has 1557 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Felpham Community College? ▾
Admission to Felpham Community College 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 Felpham Community College cover? ▾
Felpham Community College is a secondary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Felpham Community College? ▾
Felpham Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.