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Pebsham Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Pebsham Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

203

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Pebsham Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pebsham Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Pebsham Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, Pebsham Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Pebsham Primary Academy: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Pebsham Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 203 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 30% of pupils at Pebsham Primary Academy 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) →

Pebsham Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
School Place, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2PU
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
140411

Other Primary Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

If Pebsham Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bexhill-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pebsham Primary Academy 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: Pebsham Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Pebsham Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Pebsham Primary Academy 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 Pebsham Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Pebsham Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pebsham Primary Academy?

Admission to Pebsham Primary Academy 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 Pebsham Primary Academy cover?

Pebsham Primary Academy is a primary school in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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