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Robsack Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Robsack Wood Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

0-11

Age range

457

Pupils

420

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Robsack Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Robsack Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Robsack Wood 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, Robsack Wood 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Robsack Wood Primary Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Robsack Wood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 457 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. East Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.8% of pupils at Robsack Wood 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) →

Robsack Wood Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9TE
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
0-11 years
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141263

Other Primary Schools in St Leonards-on-Sea

If Robsack Wood Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Robsack Wood 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: Robsack Wood Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Robsack Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Robsack Wood 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 Robsack Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Robsack Wood Primary Academy currently has 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Robsack Wood Primary Academy?

Admission to Robsack Wood 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 Robsack Wood Primary Academy cover?

Robsack Wood Primary Academy is a primary school in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Robsack Wood Primary Academy?

Robsack Wood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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