Hollycombe Primary School Catchment Area
Hollycombe Primary School is a community primary school in Liphook, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
107
Pupils
105
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hollycombe Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hollycombe Primary School?
The catchment area for Hollycombe Primary School 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Hollycombe 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 →Hollycombe Primary School: at or above its 105 place limit
Hollycombe Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liphook.
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) →
Hollycombe Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook, GU30 7LY
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125832
Other Primary Schools in Liphook
If Hollycombe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liphook are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hollycombe 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hollycombe Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hollycombe Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hollycombe Primary School 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hollycombe Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Hollycombe Primary School currently has 107 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hollycombe Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hollycombe 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 Hollycombe Primary School cover? ▾
Hollycombe Primary School is a primary school in Liphook, West 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 Hollycombe Primary School? ▾
Hollycombe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.