Netherfield CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Netherfield CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Battle, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
127
Pupils
140
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Netherfield CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Netherfield CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Netherfield CofE 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 Netherfield CofE 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.
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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 →Netherfield CofE Primary School: 140 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Netherfield CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, 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. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Battle.
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) →
Netherfield CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle, TN33 9QF
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114514
Other Primary Schools in Battle
If Netherfield CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Battle are the next closest alternatives.
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TN33 0HQ
Catsfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TN33 9DP
Crowhurst CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TN33 9AJ
Ninfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN33 9JW
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Netherfield CofE 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 Netherfield CofE 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.
Dallington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Heathfield · 3.2 miles away
Salehurst Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Robertsbridge · 3.4 miles away
Burwash CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Etchingham · 4.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Netherfield CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Netherfield CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Netherfield CofE 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 Netherfield CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Netherfield CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Netherfield CofE Primary School? ▾
Netherfield CofE 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 Netherfield CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Netherfield CofE Primary School is a primary school in Battle, 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 Netherfield CofE Primary School? ▾
Netherfield CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.