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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre Catchment Area

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

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is an other independent special not applicable school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 20 pupils, and a capacity of 25 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

20

Pupils

25

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 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 Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 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 →

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre: 25 places, 80% filled: places available

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre has a published admission number of 25 places. 20 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 25 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) →

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre: School Information

Full address
52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, Worthing, BN11 2LY
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
149217

Other Not applicable Schools in Worthing

If Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 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: Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre

What is the catchment area for Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre?

The catchment area for Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 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 Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre oversubscribed?

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre has a capacity of 25 places and currently has 20 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre?

Admission to Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 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 Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre cover?

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is a not applicable school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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