Saltdean Primary School Catchment Area
Saltdean Primary School is a community primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 564 pupils, and a capacity of 640 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
564
Pupils
640
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Saltdean Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Saltdean Primary School?
The catchment area for Saltdean Primary School 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 Saltdean Primary School 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 →Saltdean Primary School: 640 places, 88% filled: places available
Saltdean Primary School has a published admission number of 640 places. 564 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 640 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. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brighton.
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 →
Saltdean Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chiltington Way, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HB
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114479
Other Primary Schools in Brighton
If Saltdean Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Coombe Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN2 4BP
Downs Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6ED
Downs Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6JA
Hertford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 7FP
Middle Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 1AL
Patcham Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8TA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Saltdean 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Saltdean Primary School
What is the catchment area for Saltdean Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Saltdean Primary School 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 Saltdean Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Saltdean Primary School has a capacity of 640 places and currently has 564 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.
What is the admissions policy for Saltdean Primary School? ▾
Admission to Saltdean Primary School 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 Saltdean Primary School cover? ▾
Saltdean Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 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 Saltdean Primary School? ▾
Saltdean Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.