Southover CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Southover CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
270
Pupils
315
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Southover CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Southover CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Southover CofE Primary School is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Southover CofE Primary School is managed by East 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.
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.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Southover CofE Primary School: 315 places, 86% filled: places available
Southover CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lewes.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East 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. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Southover CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Potters Lane, Lewes, BN7 1JP
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114510
Other Primary Schools in Lewes
If Southover CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
Chiddingly Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6HN
Hamsey Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 4SJ
Laughton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN8 6AH
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 1PU
Western Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · BN7 1JB
Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN7 3EB
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Southover CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Southover 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.
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes · 1.0 miles away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes · 1.3 miles away
Firle Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Southover CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Southover CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Southover CofE Primary School is the geographic zone East 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Southover CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Southover CofE Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 270 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Southover CofE Primary School? ▾
Southover CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Southover CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Southover CofE Primary School is a primary school in Lewes, East 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 Southover CofE Primary School? ▾
Southover CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.