Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Birdham CE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 147 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
129
Pupils
147
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Birdham CE Primary School?
The catchment area for Birdham CE 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 Birdham CE 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 →Birdham CE Primary School: 147 places, 88% filled: places available
Birdham CE Primary School has a published admission number of 147 places. 129 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 147 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. 24% of pupils at Birdham CE 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) →
Birdham CE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HB
- 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
- 24% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125972
Other Primary Schools in Chichester
If Birdham CE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.
Aldingbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 3QR
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
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Birdham CE 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.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
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 Birdham CE 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.
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester · 3.0 miles away
Chidham Parochial Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester · 3.6 miles away
Parklands Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Chichester · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Birdham CE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Birdham CE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Birdham CE 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 Birdham CE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Birdham CE Primary School has a capacity of 147 places and currently has 129 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Birdham CE Primary School? ▾
Birdham CE 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 Birdham CE Primary School cover? ▾
Birdham CE 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 Birdham CE Primary School? ▾
Birdham CE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.