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Ashdon Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ashdon Primary School is a community primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 54 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

54

Pupils

105

Capacity

51%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Ashdon Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashdon Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashdon Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 Ashdon Primary School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Essex catchment area documents →

Ashdon Primary School: 105 places, 51% filled: places available

Ashdon Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 54 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Saffron Walden.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Ashdon Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, CB10 2HB
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3.7% of pupils
DfE URN
114964

Other Primary Schools in Saffron Walden

If Ashdon Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Saffron Walden are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ashdon 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ashdon Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ashdon Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashdon Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ashdon Primary School oversubscribed?

Ashdon Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 54 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Ashdon Primary School?

Admission to Ashdon Primary School is managed by Essex. 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 Ashdon Primary School cover?

Ashdon Primary School is a primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ashdon Primary School?

Ashdon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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