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Sussex House School Catchment Area

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

Sussex House School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 8-13, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 183 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

8-13

Age range

187

Pupils

183

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Sussex House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sussex House School?

The catchment area for Sussex House School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Sussex House School is managed by Kensington and Chelsea 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: 187 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 183 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 Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →

Sussex House School: at or above its 183 place limit

Sussex House School has a published admission number of 183 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 183 places. Kensington and Chelsea allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kensington and Chelsea 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. Find Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

Sussex House School: School Information

Full address
68 Cadogan Square, Chelsea, London, SW1X 0EA
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-13 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
100514

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Sussex House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

Sussex House School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Kensington and Chelsea. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sussex House 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sussex House School

What is the catchment area for Sussex House School?

The catchment area for Sussex House School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sussex House School oversubscribed?

Yes, Sussex House School currently has 187 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 183 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sussex House School?

Sussex House School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sussex House School cover?

Sussex House School is a not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 8-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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