St Andrew's CofE High School Catchment Area
St Andrew's CofE High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 739 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
739
Pupils
900
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St Andrew's CofE High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE High School?
The catchment area for St Andrew's CofE High School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Andrew's CofE High School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →St Andrew's CofE High School: 900 places, 82% filled: places available
St Andrew's CofE High School has a published admission number of 900 places. 739 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.7% of pupils at St Andrew's CofE High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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) →
St Andrew's CofE High School: School Information
- Full address
- Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BG
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126094
Other Secondary Schools in Worthing
If St Andrew's CofE High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN11 2JX
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN12 5AF
Worthing High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN14 7AR
Bohunt School Worthing Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN14 8AH
Durrington High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN13 1JX
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
St Andrew's CofE High School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to St Andrew's CofE High 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: St Andrew's CofE High School
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE High School? ▾
The catchment area for St Andrew's CofE High School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Andrew's CofE High School oversubscribed? ▾
St Andrew's CofE High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 739 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's CofE High School? ▾
St Andrew's CofE High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Andrew's CofE High School cover? ▾
St Andrew's CofE High School is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Andrew's CofE High School? ▾
St Andrew's CofE High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.