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Shoreham College Catchment Area

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

Shoreham College is an other independent not applicable school in West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 494 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

352

Pupils

494

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Shoreham College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shoreham College?

The catchment area for Shoreham 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 Shoreham 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.

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 →

Shoreham College: 494 places, 71% filled: places available

Shoreham College has a published admission number of 494 places. 352 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 494 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) →

Shoreham College: School Information

Full address
St Julian's Lane, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 6YW
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
126112

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Shoreham College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Shoreham 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Shoreham College

What is the catchment area for Shoreham College?

The catchment area for Shoreham 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 Shoreham College oversubscribed?

Shoreham College has a capacity of 494 places and currently has 352 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Shoreham College?

Admission to Shoreham 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 Shoreham College cover?

Shoreham College is a not applicable school in West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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