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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Winchelsea, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

139

Pupils

150

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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.

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 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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School — School Information

Full address
Friars Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4ED
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.5% of pupils
DfE URN
114563

Other Primary Schools in Winchelsea

If St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Winchelsea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 150 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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School cover?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Winchelsea, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.