Imberhorne School Catchment Area
Imberhorne School is a community secondary school in East Grinstead, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1573 pupils, and a capacity of 1688 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,573
Pupils
1,688
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Imberhorne School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Imberhorne School?
The catchment area for Imberhorne School 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 Imberhorne School 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.
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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 →Imberhorne School: 1688 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Imberhorne School has a published admission number of 1688 places. 1573 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1688, 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of East Grinstead.
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) →
Imberhorne School: School Information
- Full address
- Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 11.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126088
Other Secondary Schools in East Grinstead
If Imberhorne School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in East Grinstead are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Imberhorne 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Imberhorne School
What is the catchment area for Imberhorne School? ▾
The catchment area for Imberhorne School 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 Imberhorne School oversubscribed? ▾
Imberhorne School is operating close to its capacity of 1688 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Imberhorne School? ▾
Admission to Imberhorne 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 Imberhorne School cover? ▾
Imberhorne School is a secondary school in East Grinstead, 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 Imberhorne School? ▾
Imberhorne School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.