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Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Heathfield, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 385 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

385

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Cross-in-Hand 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.1% of pupils
DfE URN
114496

Other Primary Schools in Heathfield

If Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Heathfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School

Is Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?

Cross-in-Hand 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 Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School cover?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Heathfield, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School?

Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.