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Manor Green College Catchment Area

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

Manor Green College is a community special not applicable school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 213 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

210

Pupils

213

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Manor Green College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manor Green College?

The catchment area for Manor Green 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, 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.

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

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Manor Green College: 213 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Manor Green College has a published admission number of 213 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 213, 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. 39.1% of pupils at Manor Green College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.

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) →

Manor Green College: School Information

Full address
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0DX
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
39.1% of pupils
DfE URN
126157

Other Not applicable Schools in Crawley

If Manor Green College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Manor Green 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: Manor Green College

What is the catchment area for Manor Green College?

The catchment area for Manor Green 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, 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 Manor Green College oversubscribed?

Manor Green College is operating close to its capacity of 213 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Green College?

Admission to Manor Green 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 Manor Green College cover?

Manor Green College is a not applicable school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manor Green College?

Manor Green College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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