How many pupils attend Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.

What ages does Balcombe Cofe Primary School take?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Balcombe Cofe Primary School located?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School is located in Haywards Heath, RH17 6HS, West Sussex.

How do I apply to Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

Balcombe Cofe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Balcombe Cofe Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Balcombe Cofe Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Balcombe Cofe Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Balcombe Cofe Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.702 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

When Balcombe Cofe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Looked After Children (children in public care) and previously looked after children; 3. Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.7% of pupils at Balcombe Cofe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Balcombe Cofe Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

3.702miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Balcombe Cofe Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Balcombe Cofe Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children with an Education Health and Care Plan
2Looked After Children (children in public care) and previously looked after children
3Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided.
4Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds
5Children who live within the catchment area with siblings already at the school who will still be attending when s/he starts
6Other children who live in the catchment area
7Children who live outside the catchment area with brothers or sisters already attending the school and who will still be there when s/he starts
8Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
9Other children who live outside the catchment area

Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 3667.04 metres. Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 3667.04 metres. Published by West Sussex County Council in the Information for Parents Appendix 1 for entry in September 2026: the oversubscription criteria of every school that does not use the county's standard list for community and voluntary controlled schools. The figure beside each criterion is the number of places allocated under it for September 2025 entry. Last place offered for September 2025: category 6, 3667.04 metres.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Balcombe Cofe Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.
What ages does Balcombe Cofe Primary School take?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Balcombe Cofe Primary School located?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School is located in Haywards Heath, RH17 6HS, West Sussex.
How do I apply to Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Balcombe Cofe Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Balcombe Cofe Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Balcombe Cofe Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Balcombe Cofe Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.702 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: When Balcombe Cofe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Looked After Children (children in public care) and previously looked after children; 3. Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.7% of pupils at Balcombe Cofe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.702miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Balcombe Cofe Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Balcombe Cofe Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children with an Education Health and Care Plan
2Looked After Children (children in public care) and previously looked after children
3Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided.
4Children who need a place at the school on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds
5Children who live within the catchment area with siblings already at the school who will still be attending when s/he starts
6Other children who live in the catchment area
7Children who live outside the catchment area with brothers or sisters already attending the school and who will still be there when s/he starts
8Children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
9Other children who live outside the catchment area

Balcombe Cofe Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.
What ages does Balcombe Cofe Primary School take?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Balcombe Cofe Primary School located?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School is located in Haywards Heath, RH17 6HS, West Sussex.
How do I apply to Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: Balcombe Cofe Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Balcombe Cofe Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Balcombe Cofe Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Balcombe Cofe Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Balcombe Cofe Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.702 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: When Balcombe Cofe Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children with an Education Health and Care Plan; 2. Looked After Children (children in public care) and previously looked after children; 3. Children who are subject to a special guardianship order who have not previously been in local authority care. Evidence must be provided, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 20 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Balcombe Cofe Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.7% of pupils at Balcombe Cofe Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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