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Silverdale Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Silverdale Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

622

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Silverdale Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Silverdale Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Silverdale Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Silverdale Primary Academy, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
23.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141713

Frequently Asked Questions — Silverdale Primary Academy

Is Silverdale Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Silverdale Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Silverdale Primary Academy?

Admission to Silverdale Primary Academy 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 Silverdale Primary Academy cover?

Silverdale Primary Academy is a primary school in St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Silverdale Primary Academy?

Silverdale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.