Funtington Primary School Catchment Area
Funtington Primary School is a community primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
107
Pupils
140
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Funtington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Funtington Primary School?
The catchment area for Funtington 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 Funtington 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 →Funtington Primary School: 140 places, 76% filled: places available
Funtington Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chichester.
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) →
Funtington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Heather Close, West Ashling, Chichester, PO18 8DR
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125830
Other Primary Schools in Chichester
If Funtington 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
East Wittering Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO20 8NH
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 Funtington 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Funtington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Funtington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Funtington 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 Funtington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Funtington Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 107 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Funtington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Funtington 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 Funtington Primary School cover? ▾
Funtington Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.