Handcross Primary School Catchment Area
Handcross Primary School is a community primary school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 248 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
248
Pupils
210
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Handcross Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Handcross 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.
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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 →Handcross Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HB
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125932
Other Primary Schools in Haywards Heath
If Handcross Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Haywards Heath are the next closest alternatives.
Danehill Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 7JB
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 6UQ
Bolney CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 5QP
St Augustine's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 7PB
Twineham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 5NR
St. Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH17 6EN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Handcross Primary School
Is Handcross Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Handcross Primary School currently has 248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Handcross Primary School? ▾
Admission to Handcross 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 Handcross Primary School cover? ▾
Handcross Primary School is a primary school in Haywards Heath, West 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 Handcross Primary School? ▾
Handcross Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.