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Schools in West Sussex

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

31 postcode districts in West Sussex. 286 state-funded schools listed.

Using School Checker in West Sussex

This page lists 31 postcode districts in West Sussex. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every state-funded school we list, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across West Sussex we currently show 286 state-funded schools in 31 districts (226 primary, 38 secondary, 22 other phase). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in West Sussex right now include RH10 (22 schools), RH13 (19 schools), RH12 (18 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

West Sussex runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

  • 226Primary
  • 38Secondary
  • 22Other
  • 31Districts with schools

Postcode districts in West Sussex

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in West Sussex

How many schools does School Checker list in West Sussex?
We list 286 state-funded schools across 31 postcode districts in West Sussex (226 primary, 38 secondary, 22 other phase). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in West Sussex?
West Sussex runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the West Sussex admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?
A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). West Sussex is split into 31 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in West Sussex?
Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include RH10 (22 schools), RH13 (19 schools), RH12 (18 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with West Sussex before you apply.
Where does the data for West Sussex schools come from?
School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.