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Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Catchment Area

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

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is a community primary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

358

Pupils

360

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?

The catchment area for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is the geographic zone West 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. West 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 Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley: 360 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley has a published admission number of 360 places. 358 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, West 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. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Crawley.

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

West 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley: School Information

Full address
Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EB
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
14.8% of pupils
DfE URN
125905

Other Primary Schools in Crawley

If Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley 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: Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley

What is the catchment area for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?

The catchment area for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is the geographic zone West 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. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley oversubscribed?

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?

Admission to Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is managed by West 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 Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley cover?

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley is a primary school in Crawley, West Sussex, 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 Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley?

Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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