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Willingdon Primary School Catchment Area

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

Willingdon Primary School is a community primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

418

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Willingdon Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Willingdon Primary School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Willingdon Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9RJ
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
114422

Other Primary Schools in Eastbourne

If Willingdon Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Willingdon Primary School

Is Willingdon Primary School oversubscribed?

Willingdon Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Willingdon Primary School?

Admission to Willingdon Primary School is managed by East 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 Willingdon Primary School cover?

Willingdon Primary School is a primary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Willingdon Primary School?

Willingdon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.