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Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area

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

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 336 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

336

Pupils

436

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove 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 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery: 436 places, 77% filled: places available

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery has a published admission number of 436 places. 336 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 436 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brighton and Hove.

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

Brighton and Hove 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. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery: School Information

Full address
Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RH
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
114486

Other Primary Schools in Brighton

If Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery 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: Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove 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. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed?

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery has a capacity of 436 places and currently has 336 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?

Admission to Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is managed by Brighton and Hove. 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 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery cover?

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 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 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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