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The Mill Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

The Mill Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 545 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

545

Pupils

630

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

The Mill Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Mill Primary Academy?

The catchment area for The Mill Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, The Mill Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West 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 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 Mill Primary Academy: 630 places, 87% filled: places available

The Mill Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 545 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Crawley.

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 Mill Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0EL
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139958

Other Primary Schools in Crawley

If The Mill Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Mill Primary 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: The Mill Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for The Mill Primary Academy?

The catchment area for The Mill Primary Academy 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 Mill Primary Academy oversubscribed?

The Mill Primary Academy has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 545 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for The Mill Primary Academy?

Admission to The Mill Primary Academy 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 Mill Primary Academy cover?

The Mill Primary Academy is a primary school in Crawley, 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 The Mill Primary Academy?

The Mill Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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