Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
76
Pupils
140
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Compton and Up Marden CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is managed by West 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 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 →Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School: 140 places, 54% filled: places available
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% 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. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chichester.
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) →
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Compton, Chichester, PO18 9EZ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125979
Other Primary Schools in Chichester
If Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.
Aldingbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 3QR
Bosham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO18 8QF
East Wittering Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 8NH
Funtington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO18 8DR
North Mundham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 1LA
Sidlesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 7NL
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Compton and Up Marden CofE 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.
Buriton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Petersfield · 4.2 miles away
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rowland's Castle · 4.3 miles away
Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Emsworth · 4.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Compton and Up Marden CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 76 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School? ▾
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, 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 Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School? ▾
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.