Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Catchment Area
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is a community primary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 215 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
195
Pupils
215
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing?
The catchment area for Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 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 Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 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.
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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 →Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing: 215 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing has a published admission number of 215 places. 195 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 215, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worthing.
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) →
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing: School Information
- Full address
- Elm Grove, Worthing, BN11 5LQ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125863
Other Primary Schools in Worthing
If Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Durrington Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 2JD
Vale School, Worthing Catchment Area
Community school · BN14 0DB
Durrington Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 2JD
Thomas A Becket Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 1JB
Thomas A Becket Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN14 7PR
Homefield Primary School and SSC Catchment Area
Community school · BN11 2AA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 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: Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
What is the catchment area for Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing? ▾
The catchment area for Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 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 Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing oversubscribed? ▾
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is operating close to its capacity of 215 places (91% 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, Worthing? ▾
Admission to Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 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 Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing cover? ▾
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex, 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, Worthing? ▾
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.