Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) Catchment Area
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is a voluntary controlled primary school in Petworth, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
47
Pupils
60
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)?
The catchment area for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 →Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled): 60 places, 78% filled: places available
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) has a published admission number of 60 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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. 6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Petworth.
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) →
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled): School Information
- Full address
- Graffham, Petworth, GU28 0NJ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148396
Other Primary Schools in Petworth
If Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Petworth are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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.
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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 Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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.
Singleton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Singleton · 3.8 miles away
Midhurst CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Midhurst · 4.1 miles away
Easebourne CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Midhurst · 4.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)
What is the catchment area for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)? ▾
The catchment area for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) oversubscribed? ▾
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)? ▾
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) 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 Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) cover? ▾
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is a primary school in Petworth, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)? ▾
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.