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Frewen College Catchment Area

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

Frewen College is an other independent special not applicable school in Rye, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 125 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-19

Age range

125

Pupils

180

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Frewen College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Frewen College?

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find East Sussex catchment area documents →

Frewen College: 180 places, 69% filled: places available

Frewen College has a published admission number of 180 places. 125 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Frewen College: School Information

Full address
Northiam, Rye, TN31 6NL
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
114635

Other Not applicable Schools in Rye

If Frewen College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rye are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Frewen 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Frewen College

What is the catchment area for Frewen College?

The catchment area for Frewen College is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Frewen College oversubscribed?

Frewen College has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 125 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Frewen College?

Admission to Frewen College is managed by East 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 Frewen College cover?

Frewen College is a not applicable school in Rye, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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