Ferring C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Ferring C of E Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
178
Pupils
210
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Ferring C of E Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ferring C of E Primary School?
The catchment area for Ferring C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Ferring C of E Primary School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Ferring C of E Primary School: 210 places, 85% filled: places available
Ferring C of E Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 10.7% 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) →
Ferring C of E Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DU
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 10.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125982
Other Primary Schools in Worthing
If Ferring C of E Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Durrington Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 2JD
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Catchment Area
Community school · BN11 5LQ
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
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Ferring C of E Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ferring C of E 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.
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Worthing · 1.0 miles away
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Worthing · 1.2 miles away
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Catchment Area
Academy converter · Worthing · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ferring C of E Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ferring C of E Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ferring C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ferring C of E Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ferring C of E Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Ferring C of E Primary School? ▾
Ferring C of E Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Ferring C of E Primary School cover? ▾
Ferring C of E Primary School 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 Ferring C of E Primary School? ▾
Ferring C of E Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.