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Telscombe Cliffs Academy Catchment Area

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

Telscombe Cliffs Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Peacehaven, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 565 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

565

Pupils

690

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Telscombe Cliffs Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Telscombe Cliffs Academy?

The catchment area for Telscombe Cliffs Academy 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.

As an academy, Telscombe Cliffs Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Telscombe Cliffs Academy: 690 places, 82% filled: places available

Telscombe Cliffs Academy has a published admission number of 690 places. 565 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 690 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. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Peacehaven.

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) →

Telscombe Cliffs Academy: School Information

Full address
Telscombe Cliffs Way, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, BN10 7DE
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148927

Other Primary Schools in Peacehaven

If Telscombe Cliffs Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peacehaven are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Telscombe Cliffs Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Telscombe Cliffs Academy

What is the catchment area for Telscombe Cliffs Academy?

The catchment area for Telscombe Cliffs Academy 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 Telscombe Cliffs Academy oversubscribed?

Telscombe Cliffs Academy has a capacity of 690 places and currently has 565 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Telscombe Cliffs Academy?

Admission to Telscombe Cliffs Academy 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 Telscombe Cliffs Academy cover?

Telscombe Cliffs Academy is a primary school in Peacehaven, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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