River Beach Primary School Catchment Area
River Beach Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 677 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
677
Pupils
700
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
River Beach Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for River Beach Primary School?
The catchment area for River Beach Primary School 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.
As an academy, River Beach Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West 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.
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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 →River Beach Primary School: 700 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
River Beach Primary School has a published admission number of 700 places. 677 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 700, 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. 27% of pupils at River Beach Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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) →
River Beach Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- York Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6EW
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140089
Other Primary Schools in Littlehampton
If River Beach Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Littlehampton are the next closest alternatives.
East Preston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN16 1EZ
Lyminster Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN17 7JZ
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN16 3JJ
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN16 4LP
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN17 5QU
Rustington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN16 3PW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to River Beach 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.
White Meadows Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Littlehampton · 0.4 miles away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Catchment Area
Academy converter · Littlehampton · 0.4 miles away
Summerlea Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Littlehampton · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: River Beach Primary School
What is the catchment area for River Beach Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for River Beach Primary School 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 River Beach Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
River Beach Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 700 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for River Beach Primary School? ▾
Admission to River Beach Primary School 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 River Beach Primary School cover? ▾
River Beach Primary School is a primary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.