The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Catchment Area
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Sompting, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1412 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,412
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 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.
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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 Sir Robert Woodard Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135744
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Sir Robert Woodard Academy currently has 1412 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Sir Robert Woodard Academy? ▾
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 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 Sir Robert Woodard Academy cover? ▾
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a secondary school in Sompting, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Sir Robert Woodard Academy? ▾
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.