Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
105
Pupils
140
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary 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.
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 →Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 140 places, 75% filled: places available
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 28.6% of pupils at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.
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) →
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DB
- 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
- 28.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114495
Other Primary Schools in Lewes
If Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
Chiddingly Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6HN
Hamsey Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 4SJ
Laughton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6AH
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 1PU
Western Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BN7 1JB
Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 3EB
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary 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.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chailey St Peter's Church of England 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.
Wivelsfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Wivelsfield Green · 2.4 miles away
Fletching Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Uckfield · 3.3 miles away
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Catchment Area
Community school · Burgess Hill · 4.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 105 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lewes, 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 Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.