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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is managed by Brighton and Hove 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: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove 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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 0AH
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
114540

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School cover?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.