Question 1

What schools serve Essex?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 schools in Essex, Essex — including Elm Green Preparatory School, Saint Nicholas School, Hopewell School, The Belsteads School, Open Box Education Centre and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Essex?

Accepted Answer

Essex has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 7 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Essex?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Essex, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Essex schools are set by Essex and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Essex admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Essex?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Essex are set by Essex as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Essex

Other Schools in Essex (7)

Elm Green Preparatory School

Saint Nicholas School

Hopewell School

The Belsteads School

Open Box Education Centre

Compass Community School Essex

Cambian Great Dunmow School