City Academy Whitehawk Catchment Area
City Academy Whitehawk is a academy sponsor led primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
381
Pupils
420
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
City Academy Whitehawk Catchment Area Information
As an academy, City Academy Whitehawk sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Brighton and Hove. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →City Academy Whitehawk — School Information
- Full address
- Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5FL
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 63% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139677
Other Primary Schools in Brighton
If City Academy Whitehawk is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Coombe Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN2 4BP
Downs Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6ED
Downs Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6JA
Hertford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 7FP
Middle Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 1AL
Patcham Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8TA
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Frequently Asked Questions — City Academy Whitehawk
Is City Academy Whitehawk oversubscribed? ▾
City Academy Whitehawk is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for City Academy Whitehawk? ▾
Admission to City Academy Whitehawk is managed by Brighton and Hove. 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 City Academy Whitehawk cover? ▾
City Academy Whitehawk is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for City Academy Whitehawk? ▾
City Academy Whitehawk was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.