Hurstpierpoint College Catchment Area
Hurstpierpoint College is an other independent not applicable school in Hassocks, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 1317 pupils, and a capacity of 1355 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-19
Age range
1,317
Pupils
1,355
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Hurstpierpoint College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hurstpierpoint College?
The catchment area for Hurstpierpoint College 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Hurstpierpoint College is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, West Sussex may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Hurstpierpoint College: 1355 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Hurstpierpoint College has a published admission number of 1355 places. 1317 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1355, 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) →
Hurstpierpoint College: School Information
- Full address
- College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9JS
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-19 years
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 126136
Other Not applicable Schools in Hassocks
If Hurstpierpoint College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hassocks are the next closest alternatives.
Other Anglican Schools in West Sussex
Hurstpierpoint College shares its religious character with these Anglican schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Hurstpierpoint 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: Hurstpierpoint College
What is the catchment area for Hurstpierpoint College? ▾
The catchment area for Hurstpierpoint College 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hurstpierpoint College oversubscribed? ▾
Hurstpierpoint College is operating close to its capacity of 1355 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hurstpierpoint College? ▾
Hurstpierpoint College is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. West Sussex publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Hurstpierpoint College cover? ▾
Hurstpierpoint College is a not applicable school in Hassocks, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.