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Pashley Down Infant School Catchment Area

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

Pashley Down Infant School is a community primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 236 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

236

Pupils

270

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Pashley Down Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pashley Down Infant School?

The catchment area for Pashley Down Infant 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 siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Pashley Down Infant School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Pashley Down Infant School: 270 places, 87% filled: places available

Pashley Down Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 236 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Eastbourne.

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) →

Pashley Down Infant School: School Information

Full address
Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NX
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
19.1% of pupils
DfE URN
114461

Other Primary Schools in Eastbourne

If Pashley Down Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pashley Down Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Pashley Down Infant School

What is the catchment area for Pashley Down Infant School?

The catchment area for Pashley Down Infant 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 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 Pashley Down Infant School oversubscribed?

Pashley Down Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 236 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Pashley Down Infant School?

Admission to Pashley Down Infant School 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 Pashley Down Infant School cover?

Pashley Down Infant School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Pashley Down Infant School?

Pashley Down Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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