Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Crowborough, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
85
Pupils
105
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for Mark Cross Church of England Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is managed by East Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: 105 places, 81% filled: places available
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% 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. 3.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Crowborough.
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) →
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 3.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114558
Other Primary Schools in Crowborough
If Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crowborough are the next closest alternatives.
Ashdown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN6 2HW
Rotherfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN6 3NA
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN6 1SD
St Marys Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN6 2LB
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN6 2SD
Jarvis Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN6 3RG
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mark Cross Church of England Aided 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.
Mayfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Mayfield · 2.7 miles away
Frant Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.7 miles away
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Wadhurst · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Mark Cross Church of England Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 85 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School? ▾
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Crowborough, East 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 Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School? ▾
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.