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West Sussex Alternative Provision College Catchment Area

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

West Sussex Alternative Provision College is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 292 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-16

Age range

242

Pupils

292

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

West Sussex Alternative Provision College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Sussex Alternative Provision College?

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

The catchment area for West Sussex Alternative Provision College is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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West Sussex Alternative Provision College: 292 places, 83% filled: places available

West Sussex Alternative Provision College has a published admission number of 292 places. 242 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 292 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 62.8% of pupils at West Sussex Alternative Provision College are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Burgess Hill.

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) →

West Sussex Alternative Provision College: School Information

Full address
Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8RE
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
62.8% of pupils
DfE URN
131182

Other Not applicable Schools in Burgess Hill

If West Sussex Alternative Provision College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Burgess Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to West Sussex Alternative Provision 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: West Sussex Alternative Provision College

What is the catchment area for West Sussex Alternative Provision College?

The catchment area for West Sussex Alternative Provision College 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 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 West Sussex Alternative Provision College oversubscribed?

West Sussex Alternative Provision College has a capacity of 292 places and currently has 242 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for West Sussex Alternative Provision College?

Admission to West Sussex Alternative Provision College 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 West Sussex Alternative Provision College cover?

West Sussex Alternative Provision College is a not applicable school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for West Sussex Alternative Provision College?

West Sussex Alternative Provision College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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