Camelsdale Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Shottermill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · GU27 1JF
Shottermill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GU27 1JZ
St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · GU27 1BP
Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · GU27 2DR
Fernhurst Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · GU27 3EA
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.
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Hindhead · 2.3 miles away
Liphook Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Liphook · 3.2 miles away
Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Liphook · 3.2 miles away
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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.