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Langney Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Langney Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 468 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

468

Pupils

420

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Langney Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Langney Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Langney Primary Academy 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, Langney Primary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Langney Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Langney Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 468 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.2% of pupils at Langney Primary Academy 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) →

Langney Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Chailey Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7EA
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146231

Other Primary Schools in Eastbourne

If Langney Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Langney 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Langney Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Langney Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Langney Primary Academy 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 Langney Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Langney Primary Academy currently has 468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Langney Primary Academy?

Admission to Langney Primary Academy 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 Langney Primary Academy cover?

Langney Primary Academy is a primary school in Eastbourne, 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 Langney Primary Academy?

Langney Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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