Polegate Primary School Catchment Area
Polegate Primary School is a community primary school in Polegate, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 692 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
692
Pupils
630
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2020
Polegate Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Polegate Primary School?
The catchment area for Polegate 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 Polegate 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.
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Polegate Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 692 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Polegate.
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) →
Polegate Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, BN26 6PT
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114435
Other Primary Schools in Polegate
If Polegate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Polegate are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Polegate 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Polegate Primary School
What is the catchment area for Polegate Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Polegate 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 Polegate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Polegate Primary School currently has 692 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Polegate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Polegate 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 Polegate Primary School cover? ▾
Polegate Primary School is a primary school in Polegate, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Polegate Primary School? ▾
Polegate Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.