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Brightside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Brightside Primary School is a community primary school in Billericay, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 592 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

592

Pupils

600

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Brightside Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Brightside 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: 99% 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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Brightside Primary School — School Information

Full address
Brightside, Billericay, CM12 0LE
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
11.3% of pupils
DfE URN
132164

Other Primary Schools in Billericay

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Brightside Primary School

Is Brightside Primary School oversubscribed?

Brightside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brightside Primary School?

Admission to Brightside 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 Brightside Primary School cover?

Brightside Primary School is a primary school in Billericay, 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 Brightside Primary School?

Brightside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.