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Jarvis Brook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Jarvis Brook Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Crowborough, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

110

Pupils

210

Capacity

52%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Jarvis Brook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Jarvis Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Jarvis Brook 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 siblings. East 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, Jarvis Brook Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East 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.

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 →

Jarvis Brook Primary School: 210 places, 52% filled: places available

Jarvis Brook Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 52%. At 52% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 35.5% of pupils at Jarvis Brook Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.

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) →

Jarvis Brook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, TN6 3RG
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
35.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144302

Other Primary Schools in Crowborough

If Jarvis Brook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crowborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Jarvis Brook 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: Jarvis Brook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Jarvis Brook Primary School?

The catchment area for Jarvis Brook 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 siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Jarvis Brook Primary School oversubscribed?

Jarvis Brook Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 110 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Jarvis Brook Primary School?

Admission to Jarvis Brook Primary School is managed by East 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 Jarvis Brook Primary School cover?

Jarvis Brook Primary School is a primary school in Crowborough, East 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 Jarvis Brook Primary School?

Jarvis Brook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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