Question 1

What schools serve Stansted?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Stansted, Essex — including Bentfield Primary School and Nursery, St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School. 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 Stansted?

Accepted Answer

Stansted has 2 primary schools and 0 secondary schools.  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 Stansted?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Stansted, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Stansted 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 Stansted?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Stansted 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 Stansted

Primary Schools in Stansted (2)

Bentfield Primary School and Nursery

St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School