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Dudley Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Dudley Infant Academy is a academy converter primary school in Hastings, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–7

Age range

171

Pupils

180

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Dudley Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dudley Infant Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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.

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Dudley Infant Academy — School Information

Full address
Harold Road, Hastings, TN35 5NJ
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–7 years
Free school meals
31% of pupils
DfE URN
140311

Other Primary Schools in Hastings

If Dudley Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hastings are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dudley Infant Academy

Is Dudley Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Dudley Infant Academy is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dudley Infant Academy?

Admission to Dudley Infant Academy 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 Dudley Infant Academy cover?

Dudley Infant Academy is a primary school in Hastings, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dudley Infant Academy?

Dudley Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.