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Barling Magna Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Barling Magna Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

171

Pupils

210

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Barling Magna Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barling Magna Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Barling Magna Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, Barling Magna Primary 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.

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.

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Barling Magna Primary Academy: 210 places, 81% filled: places available

Barling Magna Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Southend-on-Sea.

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) →

Barling Magna Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0LN
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
17.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143948

Other Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

If Barling Magna Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barling Magna Primary Academy 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: Barling Magna Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Barling Magna Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Barling Magna Primary Academy 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Barling Magna Primary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Barling Magna Primary Academy?

Admission to Barling Magna Primary 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy cover?

Barling Magna Primary Academy is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea, 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy?

Barling Magna Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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