Bradfield Primary School Catchment Area
Bradfield Primary School is a community primary school in Manningtree, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
115
Pupils
120
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Bradfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bradfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Bradfield 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 Bradfield 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.
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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 →Bradfield Primary School: 120 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Bradfield Primary School has a published admission number of 120 places. 115 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 120, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Manningtree.
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) →
Bradfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, CO11 2UZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114735
Other Primary Schools in Manningtree
If Bradfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manningtree are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bradfield 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.
Tendring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Clacton-on-Sea · 3.3 miles away
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Harwich · 3.5 miles away
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Colchester · 4.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bradfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bradfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bradfield 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 Bradfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bradfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 120 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bradfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bradfield 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 Bradfield Primary School cover? ▾
Bradfield Primary School is a primary school in Manningtree, 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 Bradfield Primary School? ▾
Bradfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.