Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School Catchment Area
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Horsham, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
127
Pupils
140
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
The catchment area for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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 Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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.
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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 →Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School: 140 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School has a published admission number of 140 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, 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. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Horsham.
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) →
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School: School Information
- Full address
- The Street, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0RR
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125995
Other Primary Schools in Horsham
If Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Horsham are the next closest alternatives.
Shelley Primary School Catchment Area
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Colgate Primary School Catchment Area
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Trafalgar Community Infant School Catchment Area
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Oakfields Primary School, Horsham Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 4ET
Barns Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH13 0PJ
Rudgwick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH12 3HW
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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: Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
What is the catchment area for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School? ▾
The catchment area for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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 Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School oversubscribed? ▾
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School? ▾
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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 Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School cover? ▾
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is a primary school in Horsham, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School? ▾
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.