The Academy, Selsey Catchment Area
The Academy, Selsey is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 501 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
501
Pupils
600
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
The Academy, Selsey Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Academy, Selsey?
The catchment area for The Academy, Selsey 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Academy, Selsey sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →The Academy, Selsey: 600 places, 84% filled: places available
The Academy, Selsey has a published admission number of 600 places. 501 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 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. 26.1% of pupils at The Academy, Selsey 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) →
The Academy, Selsey: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137096
Other Secondary Schools in Chichester
If The Academy, Selsey is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Academy, Selsey 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: The Academy, Selsey
What is the catchment area for The Academy, Selsey? ▾
The catchment area for The Academy, Selsey 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 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 The Academy, Selsey oversubscribed? ▾
The Academy, Selsey has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 501 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for The Academy, Selsey? ▾
Admission to The Academy, Selsey 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 The Academy, Selsey cover? ▾
The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.