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Seadown School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Seadown School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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.

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.

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.

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