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Slindon CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Slindon CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Arundel, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

76

Pupils

84

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Slindon CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Slindon CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Slindon CofE Primary School is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Slindon CofE Primary School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Slindon CofE Primary School: 84 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Slindon CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 84, West 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. 23.7% of pupils at Slindon CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.

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

West 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. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Slindon CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Meadsway, Slindon, Arundel, BN18 0QU
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
23.7% of pupils
DfE URN
125994

Other Primary Schools in Arundel

If Slindon CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Arundel are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex

Slindon CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Slindon CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Slindon CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Slindon CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Slindon CofE Primary School is the geographic zone West 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Slindon CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Slindon CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 84 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Slindon CofE Primary School?

Slindon CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Slindon CofE Primary School cover?

Slindon CofE Primary School is a primary school in Arundel, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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