Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled primary school in Forest Row, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 181 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
181
Pupils
210
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
The catchment area for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is managed by East 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 East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 210 places, 86% filled: places available
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 210 places. 181 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% 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. 22.4% of pupils at Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Forest Row CE Primary School, School Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5EB
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 22.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114504
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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: Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
What is the catchment area for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 181 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Forest Row, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.