Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Amberley CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Arundel, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
45
Pupils
70
Capacity
64%
Fill rate
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Amberley CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Amberley CofE 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 Amberley CofE 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 →Amberley CofE Primary School: 70 places, 64% filled: places available
Amberley CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 45 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 26.7% of pupils at Amberley CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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) →
Amberley CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Amberley, Arundel, BN18 9NB
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125970
Other Primary Schools in Arundel
If Amberley CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Arundel are the next closest alternatives.
Slindon CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN18 0QU
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN18 0PH
Yapton CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN18 0DU
Arundel CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN18 9HT
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN18 9BA
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Amberley CofE 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.
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Boxgrove CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Amberley CofE 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: Amberley CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Amberley CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Amberley CofE 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 Amberley CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Amberley CofE Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Amberley CofE Primary School? ▾
Amberley CofE 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 Amberley CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Amberley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Arundel, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.