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Warden Park Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Warden Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 467 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

467

Pupils

420

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Warden Park Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Warden Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Warden Park 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, Warden Park 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 467 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Warden Park Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Warden Park Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 467 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Haywards Heath.

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) →

Warden Park Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
New England Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3JR
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137211

Other Primary Schools in Haywards Heath

If Warden Park Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Haywards Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Warden Park 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: Warden Park Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Warden Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Warden Park 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 Warden Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Warden Park Primary Academy currently has 467 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Warden Park Primary Academy?

Admission to Warden Park 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 Warden Park Primary Academy cover?

Warden Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Haywards Heath, West 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 Warden Park Primary Academy?

Warden Park Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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