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St Catherine's College Catchment Area

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

St Catherine's College is a academy converter secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1072 pupils, and a capacity of 1040 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,072

Pupils

1,040

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Catherine's College Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Catherine's College is managed by East 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1072 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1040 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Catherine's College — School Information

Full address
Priory Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7BL
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
143035

Other Secondary Schools in Eastbourne

If St Catherine's College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Catherine's College

Is St Catherine's College oversubscribed?

Yes — St Catherine's College currently has 1072 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1040 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Catherine's College?

St Catherine's College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Catherine's College cover?

St Catherine's College is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East 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 Catherine's College?

St Catherine's College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.