St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area
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, and 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
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. East 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 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.
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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 Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 150 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 150, East Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Winchelsea.
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 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.
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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.
Rye Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Rye · 2.3 miles away
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye · 3.4 miles away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Playden Rye · 3.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 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.