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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Buckhurst Hill, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 376 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

376

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Buckhurst Hill Community 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: 90% 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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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Lower Queen's Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
18.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147561

Other Primary Schools in Buckhurst Hill

If Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buckhurst Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Is Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School?

Admission to Buckhurst Hill Community 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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School cover?

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Buckhurst Hill, 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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School?

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.