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Ormiston Six Villages Academy Catchment Area

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

Ormiston Six Villages Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 698 pupils, and a capacity of 816 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

698

Pupils

816

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ormiston Six Villages Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Six Villages Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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.

As an academy, Ormiston Six Villages Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Ormiston Six Villages Academy: 816 places, 86% filled: places available

Ormiston Six Villages Academy has a published admission number of 816 places. 698 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 816 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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) →

Ormiston Six Villages Academy: School Information

Full address
Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, PO20 3UE
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140199

Other Secondary Schools in Chichester

If Ormiston Six Villages Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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: Ormiston Six Villages Academy

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Six Villages Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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 Ormiston Six Villages Academy oversubscribed?

Ormiston Six Villages Academy has a capacity of 816 places and currently has 698 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Six Villages Academy?

Admission to Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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 Ormiston Six Villages Academy cover?

Ormiston Six Villages Academy is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ormiston Six Villages Academy?

Ormiston Six Villages Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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