Bourne Primary School Catchment Area
Bourne Primary School is a community primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
446
Pupils
450
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Bourne Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Bourne Primary 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 →Bourne Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8BD
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114473
Other Primary Schools in Eastbourne
If Bourne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.
Willingdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN20 9RJ
Motcombe Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BN21 1SN
Pashley Down Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN20 8NX
West Rise Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN23 7SL
Heron Park Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN22 9EE
Oakwood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN22 0SS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bourne Primary School
Is Bourne Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bourne Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bourne Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bourne Primary 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 Bourne Primary School cover? ▾
Bourne Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bourne Primary School? ▾
Bourne Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.