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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Newhaven, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 308 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

308

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 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 siblings. East 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 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery: 308 places, 73% filled: places available

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 308 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 308 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. 22.4% of pupils at Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 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) →

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Acacia Road, Denton, Newhaven, BN9 0QJ
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.4% of pupils
DfE URN
114433

Other Primary Schools in Newhaven

If Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newhaven are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 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 siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 308 places and currently has 226 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is managed by East 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 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery cover?

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Newhaven, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?

Denton Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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