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Camelsdale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Camelsdale Primary School is a community primary school in Haslemere, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

213

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Camelsdale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Camelsdale Primary School?

The catchment area for Camelsdale 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 siblings. West 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 Camelsdale Primary School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Camelsdale Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Camelsdale Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Haslemere.

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) →

Camelsdale Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, GU27 3RN
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3.3% of pupils
DfE URN
125821

Other Primary Schools in Haslemere

If Camelsdale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Haslemere are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Camelsdale 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Camelsdale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Camelsdale Primary School?

The catchment area for Camelsdale 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Camelsdale Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Camelsdale Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Camelsdale Primary School?

Admission to Camelsdale Primary School is managed by West 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 Camelsdale Primary School cover?

Camelsdale Primary School is a primary school in Haslemere, 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 Camelsdale Primary School?

Camelsdale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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