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Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Rye, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 66 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

66

Pupils

105

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Peasmarsh 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 Peasmarsh 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.

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 →

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 63% filled: places available

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 66 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rye.

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) →

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Rye, TN31 6UW
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114518

Other Primary Schools in Rye

If Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rye are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex

Peasmarsh 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Peasmarsh 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Peasmarsh 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 Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 66 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School?

Peasmarsh 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 Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School cover?

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rye, 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 Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School?

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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