Seadown School Catchment Area
Seadown School is an other independent special not applicable school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 6-16, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 31 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
6-16
Age range
29
Pupils
31
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Seadown School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seadown School?
The catchment area for Seadown 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 Seadown 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.
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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 →Seadown School: 31 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Seadown School has a published admission number of 31 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 31, 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.
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) →
Seadown School: School Information
- Full address
- Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, BN11 2BE
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 135691
Other Not applicable Schools in Worthing
If Seadown School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN14 8HU
Palatine Primary School Catchment Area
Community special school · BN12 6JP
Oak Grove College Catchment Area
Community special school · BN13 1JX
Educate U Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN11 1BG
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BN11 2LY
Courtlands Independent Special School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BN12 4NG
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Seadown 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Seadown School
What is the catchment area for Seadown School? ▾
The catchment area for Seadown 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 Seadown School oversubscribed? ▾
Seadown School is operating close to its capacity of 31 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seadown School? ▾
Admission to Seadown 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 Seadown School cover? ▾
Seadown School is a not applicable school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 6-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.