Alfriston School Catchment Area
Alfriston School is a community primary school in Polegate, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 79 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
79
Pupils
105
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Alfriston School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alfriston School?
The catchment area for Alfriston School is the geographic zone East 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. East 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 Alfriston School is set by East 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 East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Alfriston School: 105 places, 75% filled: places available
Alfriston School has a published admission number of 105 places. 79 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Polegate.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Alfriston School: School Information
- Full address
- North Road, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5XB
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114385
Other Primary Schools in Polegate
If Alfriston School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Polegate are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alfriston 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: Alfriston School
What is the catchment area for Alfriston School? ▾
The catchment area for Alfriston School is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alfriston School oversubscribed? ▾
Alfriston School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 79 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Alfriston School? ▾
Admission to Alfriston School is managed by East 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 Alfriston School cover? ▾
Alfriston School is a primary school in Polegate, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alfriston School? ▾
Alfriston School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.