Thakeham Primary School Catchment Area
Thakeham Primary School is a community primary school in Pulborough, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 104 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
104
Pupils
105
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Thakeham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thakeham Primary School?
The catchment area for Thakeham 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 siblings. West 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 Thakeham Primary School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Thakeham Primary School: 105 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Thakeham Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 104 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, West 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. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Pulborough.
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) →
Thakeham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Rock Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3AA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125856
Other Primary Schools in Pulborough
If Thakeham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pulborough are the next closest alternatives.
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
Bury CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH20 1HB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thakeham 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.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Pulborough · 3.8 miles away
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Worthing · 4.0 miles away
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel · 4.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thakeham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thakeham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thakeham 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 siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thakeham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thakeham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thakeham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thakeham Primary School is managed by West 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 Thakeham Primary School cover? ▾
Thakeham 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 Thakeham Primary School? ▾
Thakeham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.