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Hangleton Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hangleton Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 403 pupils, and a capacity of 533 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

403

Pupils

533

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hangleton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hangleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Hangleton Primary School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hangleton Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Brighton and Hove. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Hangleton Primary School: 533 places, 76% filled: places available

Hangleton Primary School has a published admission number of 533 places. 403 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 533 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. 33.3% of pupils at Hangleton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brighton and Hove.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove 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. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Hangleton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LF
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151062

Other Primary Schools in Hove

If Hangleton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hove are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hangleton 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hangleton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hangleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Hangleton Primary School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hangleton Primary School oversubscribed?

Hangleton Primary School has a capacity of 533 places and currently has 403 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Hangleton Primary School?

Admission to Hangleton Primary School is managed by Brighton and Hove. 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 Hangleton Primary School cover?

Hangleton Primary School is a primary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hangleton Primary School?

Hangleton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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