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Bocking Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bocking Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Bocking Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bocking Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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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Bocking Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5LA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
18.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148305

Other Primary Schools in Braintree

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Bocking Primary School

Is Bocking Primary School oversubscribed?

Bocking Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bocking Primary School?

Admission to Bocking 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 Bocking Primary School cover?

Bocking Primary School is a primary school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bocking Primary School?

Bocking Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.