Holmbush Primary Academy Catchment Area
Holmbush Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 226 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
204
Pupils
226
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Holmbush Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Holmbush Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Holmbush Primary Academy 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.
As an academy, Holmbush Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Holmbush Primary Academy: 226 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Holmbush Primary Academy has a published admission number of 226 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 226, West 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. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Shoreham-by-Sea.
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) →
Holmbush Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141906
Other Primary Schools in Shoreham-by-Sea
If Holmbush Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shoreham-by-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Shoreham Beach Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN43 5RH
Swiss Gardens Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN43 5WH
Buckingham Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN43 5UD
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN43 6PE
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN43 6PJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Holmbush Primary Academy 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: Holmbush Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Holmbush Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Holmbush Primary Academy 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 Holmbush Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Holmbush Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 226 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Holmbush Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Holmbush Primary Academy 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 Holmbush Primary Academy cover? ▾
Holmbush Primary Academy is a primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, 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 Holmbush Primary Academy? ▾
Holmbush Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.