Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Catchment Area
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School is a community primary school in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 420 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
420
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School?
The catchment area for Burnham-on-Crouch 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 Burnham-on-Crouch 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 →Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 420 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Essex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.
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) →
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Dunkirk Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LG
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114821
Other Primary Schools in Burnham-on-Crouch
If Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burnham-on-Crouch are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burnham-on-Crouch 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.
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Southminster · 2.1 miles away
Barling Magna Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Southend-on-Sea · 4.5 miles away
Maylandsea Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Chelmsford · 4.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School
What is the catchment area for Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Burnham-on-Crouch 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 Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School currently has 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School? ▾
Admission to Burnham-on-Crouch 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 Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School cover? ▾
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School is a primary school in Burnham-on-Crouch, 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 Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School? ▾
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.