East Wittering Community Primary School Catchment Area
East Wittering Community Primary School is a community primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 267 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
267
Pupils
315
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
East Wittering Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East Wittering Community Primary School?
The catchment area for East Wittering Community 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 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 Wittering Community Primary 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 Wittering Community Primary School: 315 places, 85% filled: places available
East Wittering Community Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 267 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 27.1% of pupils at East Wittering Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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 Wittering Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8NH
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125829
Other Primary Schools in Chichester
If East Wittering Community 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
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
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO19 3RE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East Wittering Community 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.
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester · 1.5 miles away
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester · 2.3 miles away
Medmerry Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Chichester · 4.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: East Wittering Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for East Wittering Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for East Wittering Community 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 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 Wittering Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
East Wittering Community Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 267 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for East Wittering Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to East Wittering Community Primary 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 Wittering Community Primary School cover? ▾
East Wittering Community Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, West 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 East Wittering Community Primary School? ▾
East Wittering Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.