St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Pulborough, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 312 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
312
Pupils
420
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary 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.
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 →St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 420 places, 74% filled: places available
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 312 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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) →
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Link Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2AN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 20.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126048
Other Primary Schools in Pulborough
If St Mary's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pulborough are the next closest alternatives.
Thakeham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH20 3AA
West Chiltington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH20 2JY
Storrington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH20 4PG
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH20 3PG
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH20 1LW
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RH20 4AP
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Church of England 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 312 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Pulborough, West 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.