Question 1

What schools serve Wickford?

Accepted Answer

There are 14 schools in Wickford, Essex — including Wickford Primary School, Beauchamps High School, Grange Primary School, Oakfield Primary School, Abacus Primary School 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 Wickford?

Accepted Answer

Wickford has 10 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 2 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 Wickford?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Wickford 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 Wickford

Primary Schools in Wickford (10)

Wickford Primary School

Grange Primary School

Oakfield Primary School

Abacus Primary School

Runwell Community Primary School

The Wickford Church of England School

Hilltop Infant School

North Crescent Primary School

Hilltop Junior School

St Luke's Park Primary School

Secondary Schools in Wickford (2)

Beauchamps High School

The Bromfords School

Other Schools in Wickford (2)

Children's Support Service

Castledon School