Wivelsfield Primary School Catchment Area
Wivelsfield Primary School is a community primary school in Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 255 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
255
Pupils
210
Capacity
121%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Wivelsfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wivelsfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Wivelsfield Primary School 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 siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Wivelsfield 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.
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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 →Wivelsfield Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 121% capacity
Wivelsfield Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 255 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 121%. At 121% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East 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. 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wivelsfield Green.
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) →
Wivelsfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- South Road, Wivelsfield Green, RH17 7QN
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114424
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wivelsfield 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.
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Catchment Area
Community school · Burgess Hill · 2.1 miles away
Plumpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Lewes · 2.3 miles away
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes · 2.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wivelsfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wivelsfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wivelsfield Primary School 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 siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wivelsfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Wivelsfield Primary School currently has 255 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wivelsfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wivelsfield 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 Wivelsfield Primary School cover? ▾
Wivelsfield Primary School is a primary school in Wivelsfield Green, 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 Wivelsfield Primary School? ▾
Wivelsfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.