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Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Wadhurst, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

105

Pupils

180

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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 Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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.

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 →

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School: 180 places, 58% filled: places available

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 55.2% of pupils at Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wadhurst.

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) →

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Steellands Rise, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, TN5 7DH
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
55.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114524

Other Primary Schools in Wadhurst

If Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wadhurst are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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 Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 105 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School?

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England 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 Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School cover?

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wadhurst, East 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 Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School?

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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