Seaford College Catchment Area
Seaford College is an other independent not applicable school in West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 962 pupils, and a capacity of 1021 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-18
Age range
962
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Seaford College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaford College?
The catchment area for Seaford College 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 Seaford College 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 →Seaford College: 1021 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Seaford College has a published admission number of 1021 places. 962 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 1021, 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) →
Seaford College: School Information
- Full address
- Lavington Park, Petworth, GU28 0NB
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 126110
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Seaford College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
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North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
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Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
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Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
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Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Seaford College 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: Seaford College
What is the catchment area for Seaford College? ▾
The catchment area for Seaford College 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 Seaford College oversubscribed? ▾
Seaford College is operating close to its capacity of 1021 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seaford College? ▾
Admission to Seaford College 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 Seaford College cover? ▾
Seaford College is a not applicable school in West Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.