Uckfield College Catchment Area
Uckfield College is a community secondary school in Uckfield, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1602 pupils, and a capacity of 1696 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,602
Pupils
1,696
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Uckfield College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Uckfield College?
The catchment area for Uckfield College is the geographic zone East 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. East 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 Uckfield College are allocated by East 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.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Uckfield College: 1696 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Uckfield College has a published admission number of 1696 places. 1602 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1696, East 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. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Uckfield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Uckfield College: School Information
- Full address
- Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114590
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Uckfield College 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: Uckfield College
What is the catchment area for Uckfield College? ▾
The catchment area for Uckfield College is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Uckfield College oversubscribed? ▾
Uckfield College is operating close to its capacity of 1696 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Uckfield College? ▾
Admission to Uckfield College is managed by East 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 Uckfield College cover? ▾
Uckfield College is a secondary school in Uckfield, East 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 Uckfield College? ▾
Uckfield College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.