Laughton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Laughton Community Primary School is a community primary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
75
Pupils
105
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Laughton Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Laughton Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Laughton Community 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.
The catchment area for Laughton Community Primary School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Laughton Community Primary School: 105 places, 71% filled: places available
Laughton Community Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lewes.
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) →
Laughton Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6AH
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114404
Other Primary Schools in Lewes
If Laughton Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
Chiddingly Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6HN
Hamsey Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 4SJ
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 1PU
Western Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BN7 1JB
Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 3EB
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN8 5DN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Laughton Community 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: Laughton Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Laughton Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Laughton Community 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 Laughton Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Laughton Community Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 75 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Laughton Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Laughton Community 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 Laughton Community Primary School cover? ▾
Laughton Community Primary School is a primary school in Lewes, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Laughton Community Primary School? ▾
Laughton Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.