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The Prebendal School Catchment Area

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

The Prebendal School is an other independent not applicable school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-14, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 290 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-14

Age range

138

Pupils

290

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

The Prebendal School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Prebendal School?

The catchment area for The Prebendal School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. 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 The Prebendal 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 →

The Prebendal School: 290 places, 48% filled: places available

The Prebendal School has a published admission number of 290 places. 138 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 290 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.

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 Prebendal School: School Information

Full address
52-55 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RT
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-14 years
Religious character
Church of England/Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
126122

Other Not applicable Schools in Chichester

If The Prebendal School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Prebendal 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 Prebendal School

What is the catchment area for The Prebendal School?

The catchment area for The Prebendal School is the geographic zone West Sussex 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. 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 Prebendal School oversubscribed?

The Prebendal School has a capacity of 290 places and currently has 138 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for The Prebendal School?

The Prebendal 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 The Prebendal School cover?

The Prebendal School is a not applicable school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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