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Patcham Junior School Catchment Area

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

Patcham Junior School is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 341 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

341

Pupils

384

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Patcham Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Patcham Junior School?

The catchment area for Patcham Junior School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove 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 Patcham Junior School is set by Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Patcham Junior School: 384 places, 89% filled: places available

Patcham Junior School has a published admission number of 384 places. 341 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 384 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. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brighton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove 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. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Patcham Junior School: School Information

Full address
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8TA
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
15.5% of pupils
DfE URN
114372

Other Primary Schools in Brighton

If Patcham Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Patcham Junior 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: Patcham Junior School

What is the catchment area for Patcham Junior School?

The catchment area for Patcham Junior School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Patcham Junior School oversubscribed?

Patcham Junior School has a capacity of 384 places and currently has 341 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Patcham Junior School?

Admission to Patcham Junior School is managed by Brighton and Hove. 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 Patcham Junior School cover?

Patcham Junior School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Patcham Junior School?

Patcham Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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