Albourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Albourne Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hassocks, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 166 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
166
Pupils
210
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Albourne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Albourne Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Albourne Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Albourne Church of England Primary School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Albourne Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 79% filled: places available
Albourne Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 166 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hassocks.
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) →
Albourne Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Street, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9DH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 9.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148924
Other Primary Schools in Hassocks
If Albourne Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hassocks are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Albourne Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Albourne Church of England Primary School 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: Albourne Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Albourne Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Albourne Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Albourne Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Albourne Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 166 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Albourne Church of England Primary School? ▾
Albourne Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Albourne Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Albourne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Hassocks, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.