Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Hailsham, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
204
Pupils
210
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux 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.
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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 →Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, East Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hailsham.
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) →
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4LG
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 16.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114506
Other Primary Schools in Hailsham
If Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hailsham are the next closest alternatives.
Park Mead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN27 3QP
Hawkes Farm Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN27 1ND
White House Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN27 2FB
Grovelands Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN27 3UW
Hellingly Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN27 4DS
Thornton Grove Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN27 2PH
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux 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.
Ninfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Battle · 4.4 miles away
Dallington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Heathfield · 4.4 miles away
Hankham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Pevensey · 4.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School? ▾
Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Hailsham, East Sussex, 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 Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School? ▾
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.