Southbourne Infant School Catchment Area
Southbourne Infant School is a community primary school in Emsworth, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-7
Age range
176
Pupils
180
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Southbourne Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Southbourne Infant School?
The catchment area for Southbourne Infant 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 siblings. West 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 Southbourne Infant 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.
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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 →Southbourne Infant School: 180 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Southbourne Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 180, 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. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Emsworth.
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) →
Southbourne Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- New Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JX
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 17.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125875
Other Primary Schools in Emsworth
If Southbourne Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Emsworth are the next closest alternatives.
Emsworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 7LX
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO10 7PX
Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8TG
Thorney Island Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8DJ
Southbourne Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO10 8JX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Southbourne Infant 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: Southbourne Infant School
What is the catchment area for Southbourne Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Southbourne Infant 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Southbourne Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Southbourne Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Southbourne Infant School? ▾
Admission to Southbourne Infant 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 Southbourne Infant School cover? ▾
Southbourne Infant School is a primary school in Emsworth, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Southbourne Infant School? ▾
Southbourne Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.