Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hastings, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 194 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
194
Pupils
218
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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 →Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School: 218 places, 89% filled: places available
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 218 places. 194 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 218 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. 24.2% of pupils at Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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) →
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, TN35 4LS
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 24.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114551
Other Primary Schools in Hastings
If Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hastings are the next closest alternatives.
Westfield School Catchment Area
Community school · TN35 4QE
Sandown Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TN34 2AA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN35 5NA
Ore Village Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN35 5DB
Dudley Infant Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN35 5NJ
Mulberry Baird Primary Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN34 3TH
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Guestling Bradshaw Church of England 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.
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Winchelsea · 2.1 miles away
All Saints CofE Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Hastings · 2.4 miles away
Ark Castledown Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Hastings · 2.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 218 places and currently has 194 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School? ▾
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School 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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Hastings, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School? ▾
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.