Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled primary school in Wadhurst, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 325 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
296
Pupils
325
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
The catchment area for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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.
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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 →Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery: 325 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 325 places. 296 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 325, East 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. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Sparrows Green Road, Sparrow Green, Wadhurst, TN5 6SR
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 12.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114532
Other Primary Schools in Wadhurst
If Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wadhurst are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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.
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Crowborough · 3.4 miles away
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Tunbridge Wells · 3.4 miles away
Frant Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Tunbridge Wells · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
What is the catchment area for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 325 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Wadhurst, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.