Seaford Primary School Catchment Area
Seaford Primary School is a community primary school in Seaford, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 408 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
408
Pupils
420
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Seaford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaford Primary School?
The catchment area for Seaford 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 Seaford 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 →Seaford Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Seaford Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 408 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 420, 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. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Seaford.
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) →
Seaford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wilkinson Way, Seaford, BN25 2JF
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114419
Other Primary Schools in Seaford
If Seaford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Seaford are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Seaford 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: Seaford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Seaford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Seaford 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 Seaford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seaford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Seaford 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 Seaford Primary School cover? ▾
Seaford Primary School is a primary school in Seaford, 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 Seaford Primary School? ▾
Seaford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.