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St Andrew's Prep Catchment Area

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

St Andrew's Prep is an other independent not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 0-14, with 324 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

0-14

Age range

324

Pupils

420

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

St Andrew's Prep Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Prep?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Prep is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. East 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 St Andrew's Prep is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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St Andrew's Prep: 420 places, 77% filled: places available

St Andrew's Prep has a published admission number of 420 places. 324 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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.

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) →

St Andrew's Prep: School Information

Full address
Meads, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-14 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
114652

Other Not applicable Schools in Eastbourne

If St Andrew's Prep is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Andrew's Prep 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: St Andrew's Prep

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Prep?

The catchment area for St Andrew's Prep is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Andrew's Prep oversubscribed?

St Andrew's Prep has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 324 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's Prep?

Admission to St Andrew's Prep 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 St Andrew's Prep cover?

St Andrew's Prep is a not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 0-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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