Ninfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Ninfield Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Battle, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
137
Pupils
140
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2022
Ninfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ninfield Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Ninfield Church of England 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 Ninfield Church of England 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 →Ninfield Church of England Primary School: 140 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Ninfield Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. 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. 22.6% of pupils at Ninfield Church of England Primary School 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) →
Ninfield Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Ninfield, Battle, TN33 9JW
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149576
Other Primary Schools in Battle
If Ninfield Church of England 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
Netherfield CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TN33 9QF
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Ninfield Church of England 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 Ninfield Church of England 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: Ninfield Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ninfield Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ninfield Church of England 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 Ninfield Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ninfield Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ninfield Church of England Primary School? ▾
Ninfield Church of England 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 Ninfield Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Ninfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Battle, 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 Ninfield Church of England Primary School? ▾
Ninfield Church of England Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.