Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area
Plumpton Primary School is a community primary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
130
Pupils
140
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Plumpton Primary School?
The catchment area for Plumpton 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 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 Plumpton Primary 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.
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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 →Plumpton Primary School: 140 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Plumpton Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 130 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, 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. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lewes.
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) →
Plumpton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Southdowns, Plumpton Green, Lewes, BN7 3EB
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114410
Other Primary Schools in Lewes
If Plumpton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
Chiddingly Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6HN
Hamsey Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 4SJ
Laughton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6AH
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 1PU
Western Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BN7 1JB
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN8 5DN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Plumpton 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.
Wivelsfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Wivelsfield Green · 2.3 miles away
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes · 2.6 miles away
The Windmills Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Hassocks · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Plumpton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Plumpton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Plumpton 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 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 Plumpton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Plumpton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Plumpton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Plumpton Primary 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 Plumpton Primary School cover? ▾
Plumpton Primary School is a primary school in Lewes, 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 Plumpton Primary School? ▾
Plumpton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.