Waterfield Primary School Catchment Area
Waterfield Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Crawley, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 395 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
395
Pupils
472
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Waterfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Waterfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Waterfield Primary 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.
As an academy, Waterfield Primary School 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 →Waterfield Primary School: 472 places, 84% filled: places available
Waterfield Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 395 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 29.1% of pupils at Waterfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Sussex.
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) →
Waterfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, Crawley, RH11 8RA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145544
Other Primary Schools in Crawley
If Waterfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crawley are the next closest alternatives.
West Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH11 7EL
Three Bridges Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 1QG
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7EB
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 3QD
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RH10 7RA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RH10 6HD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Waterfield 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Waterfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Waterfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Waterfield Primary 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 Waterfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Waterfield Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 395 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Waterfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Waterfield Primary 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 Waterfield Primary School cover? ▾
Waterfield Primary School is a primary school in Crawley, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Waterfield Primary School? ▾
Waterfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.