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The Angmering School Catchment Area

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

The Angmering School is a community secondary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1345 pupils, and a capacity of 1451 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

1,345

Pupils

1,451

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Angmering School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Angmering School?

The catchment area for The Angmering 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at The Angmering School are allocated by West Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 Angmering School: 1451 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

The Angmering School has a published admission number of 1451 places. 1345 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1451, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.2% of pupils at The Angmering 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) →

The Angmering School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4HH
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
126081

Other Secondary Schools in Littlehampton

If The Angmering School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Littlehampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Angmering 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: The Angmering School

What is the catchment area for The Angmering School?

The catchment area for The Angmering 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 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 Angmering School oversubscribed?

The Angmering School is operating close to its capacity of 1451 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Angmering School?

Admission to The Angmering School 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 Angmering School cover?

The Angmering School is a secondary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Angmering School?

The Angmering School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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