Mulberry West St Leonards Primary Catchment Area
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary is an academy sponsor led primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
417
Pupils
420
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mulberry West St Leonards Primary?
The catchment area for Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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, Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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.
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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 →Mulberry West St Leonards Primary: 420 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary has a published admission number of 420 places. 417 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, East 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. 31.9% of pupils at Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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) →
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8BX
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140179
Other Primary Schools in St Leonards-on-Sea
If Mulberry West St Leonards Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN37 7LR
Churchwood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN38 9PB
Robsack Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN38 9TE
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN38 0NX
St Paul's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN37 6RT
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN37 6EU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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.
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Hastings · 1.0 miles away
Silverdale Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · St Leonards-On-Sea · 1.3 miles away
Hollington Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · St. Leonards-on-Sea · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mulberry West St Leonards Primary
What is the catchment area for Mulberry West St Leonards Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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 Mulberry West St Leonards Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Mulberry West St Leonards Primary? ▾
Admission to Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 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 Mulberry West St Leonards Primary cover? ▾
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary is a primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, 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 Mulberry West St Leonards Primary? ▾
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.