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Springboard Education Catchment Area

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

Springboard Education is an other independent special not applicable school in Lancing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 26 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

26

Pupils

36

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Springboard Education Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Springboard Education?

The catchment area for Springboard Education 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 Springboard Education 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 →

Springboard Education: 36 places, 72% filled: places available

Springboard Education has a published admission number of 36 places. 26 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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) →

Springboard Education: School Information

Full address
55 South Street, Lancing, Lancing, BN15 8AN
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
135180

Other Not applicable Schools in Lancing

If Springboard Education is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Lancing are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Springboard Education 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: Springboard Education

What is the catchment area for Springboard Education?

The catchment area for Springboard Education 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 Springboard Education oversubscribed?

Springboard Education has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 26 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Springboard Education?

Admission to Springboard Education 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 Springboard Education cover?

Springboard Education is a not applicable school in Lancing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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