Heathfield Community College Catchment Area
Heathfield Community College is a community secondary school in Heathfield, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1437 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,437
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Heathfield Community College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Heathfield Community College?
The catchment area for Heathfield Community College is the geographic zone East 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. East 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 Heathfield Community College are allocated by East 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.
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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 →Heathfield Community College: 1500 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Heathfield Community College has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1437 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1500, East 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Heathfield.
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) →
Heathfield Community College: School Information
- Full address
- Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114587
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Heathfield 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: Heathfield Community College
What is the catchment area for Heathfield Community College? ▾
The catchment area for Heathfield Community College is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Heathfield Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Heathfield Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Heathfield Community College? ▾
Admission to Heathfield Community 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 Heathfield Community College cover? ▾
Heathfield Community College is a secondary school in Heathfield, East 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 Heathfield Community College? ▾
Heathfield Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.