White Meadows Primary Academy Catchment Area
White Meadows Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Littlehampton, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 640 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
640
Pupils
630
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
White Meadows Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for White Meadows Primary Academy?
The catchment area for White Meadows 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, White Meadows 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.
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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 →White Meadows Primary Academy: at or above its 630 place limit
White Meadows Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 640 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. West Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34% of pupils at White Meadows Primary Academy 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) →
White Meadows Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Whitelea Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JL
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140794
Other Primary Schools in Littlehampton
If White Meadows Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Littlehampton are the next closest alternatives.
East Preston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN16 1EZ
Lyminster Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN17 7JZ
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BN16 3JJ
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN16 4LP
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN17 5QU
Rustington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN16 3PW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to White Meadows 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.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Catchment Area
Academy converter · Littlehampton · 0.3 miles away
River Beach Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Littlehampton · 0.4 miles away
Summerlea Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Littlehampton · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: White Meadows Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for White Meadows Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for White Meadows 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 White Meadows Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, White Meadows Primary Academy currently has 640 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for White Meadows Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to White Meadows 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 White Meadows Primary Academy cover? ▾
White Meadows Primary Academy is a primary school in Littlehampton, 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 White Meadows Primary Academy? ▾
White Meadows Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.