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Pennthorpe School Catchment Area

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

Pennthorpe School is an other independent not applicable school in Horsham, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-13, with 253 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-13

Age range

253

Pupils

380

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Pennthorpe School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pennthorpe School?

The catchment area for Pennthorpe School 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 Pennthorpe School 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.

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 →

Pennthorpe School: 380 places, 67% filled: places available

Pennthorpe School has a published admission number of 380 places. 253 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 380 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.

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) →

Pennthorpe School: School Information

Full address
Church Street, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3HJ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-13 years
DfE URN
126111

Other Not applicable Schools in Horsham

If Pennthorpe School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Horsham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Pennthorpe 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Pennthorpe School

What is the catchment area for Pennthorpe School?

The catchment area for Pennthorpe School 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 Pennthorpe School oversubscribed?

Pennthorpe School has a capacity of 380 places and currently has 253 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Pennthorpe School?

Admission to Pennthorpe 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 Pennthorpe School cover?

Pennthorpe School is a not applicable school in Horsham, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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