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Sidlesham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sidlesham Primary School is a community primary school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

136

Pupils

140

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Sidlesham Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Sidlesham Primary School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Sidlesham Primary School — School Information

Full address
Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NL
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
20.6% of pupils
DfE URN
125853

Other Primary Schools in Chichester

If Sidlesham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sidlesham Primary School

Is Sidlesham Primary School oversubscribed?

Sidlesham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sidlesham Primary School?

Admission to Sidlesham Primary School is managed by West 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 Sidlesham Primary School cover?

Sidlesham Primary School is a primary school in Chichester, West 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 Sidlesham Primary School?

Sidlesham Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.