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Elm Grove Primary School Catchment Area

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

Elm Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

412

Pupils

436

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Elm Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Elm Grove Primary School is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Elm Grove Primary School — School Information

Full address
Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3ES
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114477

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If Elm Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Elm Grove Primary School

Is Elm Grove Primary School oversubscribed?

Elm Grove Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 436 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Elm Grove Primary School?

Admission to Elm Grove Primary School is managed by Brighton and Hove. 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 Elm Grove Primary School cover?

Elm Grove Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Elm Grove Primary School?

Elm Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.