East Preston Infant School Catchment Area
East Preston Infant School is a community primary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 236 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-7
Age range
236
Pupils
270
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
East Preston Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East Preston Infant School?
The catchment area for East Preston Infant 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 siblings. West 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 East Preston Infant School is set by West 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 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 →East Preston Infant School: 270 places, 87% filled: places available
East Preston Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 236 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Littlehampton.
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) →
East Preston Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1EZ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 5.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125919
Other Primary Schools in Littlehampton
If East Preston Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Littlehampton are the next closest alternatives.
Lyminster Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN17 7JZ
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN16 3JJ
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN16 4LP
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN17 5QU
Rustington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN16 3PW
River Beach Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN17 6EW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East Preston Infant 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: East Preston Infant School
What is the catchment area for East Preston Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for East Preston Infant 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is East Preston Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
East Preston Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 236 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for East Preston Infant School? ▾
Admission to East Preston Infant School is managed by West 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 East Preston Infant School cover? ▾
East Preston Infant School is a primary school in Littlehampton, West 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 East Preston Infant School? ▾
East Preston Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.