Rotherfield Primary School Catchment Area
Rotherfield Primary School is a community primary school in Crowborough, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
204
Pupils
210
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Rotherfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rotherfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield 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 →Rotherfield Primary School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Rotherfield Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 204 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 210, 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. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Crowborough.
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) →
Rotherfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- North Street, Rotherfield, Crowborough, TN6 3NA
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114416
Other Primary Schools in Crowborough
If Rotherfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crowborough are the next closest alternatives.
Ashdown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN6 2HW
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN6 1SD
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN6 3PJ
St Marys Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN6 2LB
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN6 2SD
Jarvis Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN6 3RG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rotherfield 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.
Mayfield Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Mayfield · 2.6 miles away
Five Ashes CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Mayfield · 3.1 miles away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Uckfield · 3.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rotherfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rotherfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rotherfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Rotherfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rotherfield 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 Rotherfield Primary School cover? ▾
Rotherfield Primary School is a primary school in Crowborough, 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 Rotherfield Primary School? ▾
Rotherfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.