Bardfield Academy Catchment Area
Bardfield Academy is a academy converter primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
455
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Bardfield Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bardfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Bardfield Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Clay Hill Road, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4NL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143203
Other Primary Schools in Basildon
If Bardfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.
Vange Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SS16 4QA
Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS15 5QF
Ghyllgrove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS14 2BG
Eversley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS13 2EF
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SS15 5AF
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · SS16 5DE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bardfield Academy
Is Bardfield Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bardfield Academy currently has 455 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bardfield Academy? ▾
Admission to Bardfield Academy 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 Bardfield Academy cover? ▾
Bardfield Academy is a primary school in Basildon, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bardfield Academy? ▾
Bardfield Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.