St Michael's Primary School Catchment Area
St Michael's Primary School is a community primary school in Hartfield, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 73 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
73
Pupils
105
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
St Michael's Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Primary School?
The catchment area for St Michael's 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 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 Michael's Primary School 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.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →St Michael's Primary School: 105 places, 70% filled: places available
St Michael's Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 73 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hartfield.
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 Michael's Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Withyham, Hartfield, TN7 4BP
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114423
Other Primary Schools in Hartfield
If St Michael's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hartfield are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's 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.
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.0 miles away
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Crowborough · 2.7 miles away
Langton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Tunbridge Wells · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Michael's Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Michael's 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 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 Michael's Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Michael's Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 73 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Primary School? ▾
Admission to St Michael's Primary School 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 Michael's Primary School cover? ▾
St Michael's Primary School is a primary school in Hartfield, 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 St Michael's Primary School? ▾
St Michael's Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.