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The Gattons Infant School Catchment Area

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

The Gattons Infant School is a community primary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-7

Age range

244

Pupils

270

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

The Gattons Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Gattons Infant School?

The catchment area for The Gattons Infant 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 The Gattons Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

The Gattons Infant School: 270 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

The Gattons Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 244 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 270, 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. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burgess Hill.

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) →

The Gattons Infant School: School Information

Full address
Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
125940

Other Primary Schools in Burgess Hill

If The Gattons Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burgess Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Gattons Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Gattons Infant School

What is the catchment area for The Gattons Infant School?

The catchment area for The Gattons Infant 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 The Gattons Infant School oversubscribed?

The Gattons Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Gattons Infant School?

Admission to The Gattons Infant 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 The Gattons Infant School cover?

The Gattons Infant School is a primary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Gattons Infant School?

The Gattons Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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