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Weald School, The Catchment Area

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

Weald School, The is a community secondary school in Billingshurst, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1784 pupils, and a capacity of 1812 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,784

Pupils

1,812

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Weald School, The Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Weald School, The 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Weald School, The — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
126068

Frequently Asked Questions — Weald School, The

Is Weald School, The oversubscribed?

Weald School, The is operating close to its capacity of 1812 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Weald School, The?

Admission to Weald School, The 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 Weald School, The cover?

Weald School, The is a secondary school in Billingshurst, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.