School Catchments and House Prices in Findon
In the Findon area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Findon area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
Why catchment sets the price in Findon
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £600,000 and a detached home averages £675,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Findon area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Findon.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Findon numbers
The schools families ask about here are St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Worthing secondary schools, Independent schools (Worthing & area) and Sixth form & college. 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Findon to Worthing takes about 10 to 15 min drive.
By price, Findon ranks 5 of the 33 West Sussex locations we cover, at £600,000 against a county average of £486,515. Band D council tax here is £2,469, against an average of £2,488 across the county locations we cover.
How Findon scores for different buyers
Findon is a historic, sought-after South Downs downland village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Findon property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A Good village primary (St John the Baptist), Cissbury Ring and safe countryside, with Worthing secondaries a short drive; check catchment and secondary travel. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | Period cottages, a strong community and stunning downland on the doorstep suit downsizers, though supply is tight and prices are well above average. |
| Country & outdoor lovers | ★★★★★ | Cissbury Ring, the South Downs Way and the National Park rise straight from the village, superb for walking, riding and wildlife. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Larger period and downland houses give room to move up in a coveted South Downs setting. |
| Commuters | ★★☆☆☆ | No station in the village, Worthing gives direct London trains but you must drive first, so the commute is longer than a station village. |
Families & professionals
People wanting a beautiful, historic downland village with a village primary and a strong community, near Worthing and the coast, with the South Downs on the doorstep.
Commuters
People happy to drive to Worthing for direct trains to London Victoria and London Bridge, and using the A24 and A27 for Brighton, Chichester and the coast, a village that trades a station for the Downs.
Country & country-sport lovers
People drawn to Cissbury Ring, the South Downs Way and Findon's racing and sheep-fair heritage, wanting characterful village living in the National Park.
Findon is known locally for Cissbury Ring. The great Iron Age hillfort above the village, one of the largest in England, with Neolithic flint mines, rich wildlife and sweeping views; the defining landmark of Findon.
Practical detail for Findon: the BN14 postcode district, no station in the village, nearest at Worthing (direct London Victoria & London Bridge) and nearest A and E is Worthing Hospital (~4mi), verify with NHS.
Findon at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| St John the Baptist C of E Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Worthing secondary schools | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (Worthing & area) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sixth form & college | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Findon
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from West Sussex
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £60,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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