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Parklands Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Parklands Community Primary School is a community primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 430 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

430

Pupils

436

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Parklands Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Parklands Community Primary School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Parklands Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Durnford Close, Chichester, PO19 3AG
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
125921

Other Primary Schools in Chichester

If Parklands Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Parklands Community Primary School

Is Parklands Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Parklands Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 436 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parklands Community Primary School?

Admission to Parklands Community Primary School is managed by West 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 Parklands Community Primary School cover?

Parklands Community Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, West 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 Parklands Community Primary School?

Parklands Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.