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Saxon Mount School Catchment Area

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

Saxon Mount School is an academy special converter not applicable school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

171

Pupils

135

Capacity

127%

Fill rate

Saxon Mount School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saxon Mount School?

The catchment area for Saxon Mount School is the geographic zone East 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. East 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, Saxon Mount School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 171 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saxon Mount School: heavily oversubscribed at 127% capacity

Saxon Mount School has a published admission number of 135 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 127%. At 127% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 58.5% of pupils at Saxon Mount School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of St Leonards-on-Sea.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Saxon Mount School: School Information

Full address
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8HH
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
58.5% of pupils
DfE URN
141475

Other Not applicable Schools in St Leonards-on-Sea

If Saxon Mount School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in St Leonards-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Saxon Mount 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: Saxon Mount School

What is the catchment area for Saxon Mount School?

The catchment area for Saxon Mount School is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saxon Mount School oversubscribed?

Yes, Saxon Mount School currently has 171 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saxon Mount School?

Admission to Saxon Mount School is managed by East 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 Saxon Mount School cover?

Saxon Mount School is a not applicable school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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