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Blackmore Primary School Catchment Area

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

Blackmore Primary School is a community primary school in Ingatestone, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 166 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

166

Pupils

175

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Blackmore Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Blackmore 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Blackmore Primary School — School Information

Full address
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0QR
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
13.3% of pupils
DfE URN
114929

Other Primary Schools in Ingatestone

If Blackmore Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ingatestone are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackmore Primary School

Is Blackmore Primary School oversubscribed?

Blackmore Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackmore Primary School?

Admission to Blackmore 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 Blackmore Primary School cover?

Blackmore Primary School is a primary school in Ingatestone, 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 Blackmore Primary School?

Blackmore Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.