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Burwash CofE School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Burwash CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Etchingham, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

163

Pupils

175

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Burwash CofE School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burwash CofE School?

The catchment area for Burwash CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Burwash CofE School is managed by East 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Burwash CofE School: 175 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Burwash CofE School has a published admission number of 175 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 175, East Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Etchingham.

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) →

Burwash CofE School: School Information

Full address
School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7DZ
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
114492

Other Primary Schools in Etchingham

If Burwash CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Etchingham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex

Burwash CofE School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burwash CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Burwash CofE School

What is the catchment area for Burwash CofE School?

The catchment area for Burwash CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burwash CofE School oversubscribed?

Burwash CofE School is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burwash CofE School?

Burwash CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Burwash CofE School cover?

Burwash CofE School is a primary school in Etchingham, East 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 Burwash CofE School?

Burwash CofE School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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