Aldingbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Aldingbourne Primary School is a community primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
213
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Aldingbourne Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Aldingbourne Primary School?
The catchment area for Aldingbourne 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 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 Aldingbourne Primary School 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.
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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 →Aldingbourne Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
Aldingbourne Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chichester.
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) →
Aldingbourne Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Westergate Street, Westergate, Chichester, PO20 3QR
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125816
Other Primary Schools in Chichester
If Aldingbourne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.
Bosham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO18 8QF
East Wittering Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 8NH
Funtington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO18 8DR
North Mundham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 1LA
Sidlesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 7NL
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO19 3RE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Aldingbourne 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: Aldingbourne Primary School
What is the catchment area for Aldingbourne Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Aldingbourne 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 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 Aldingbourne Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Aldingbourne Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Aldingbourne Primary School? ▾
Admission to Aldingbourne Primary School 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 Aldingbourne Primary School cover? ▾
Aldingbourne Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Aldingbourne Primary School? ▾
Aldingbourne Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.