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Burrsville Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Burrsville Infant Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

176

Pupils

180

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Burrsville Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Burrsville Infant Academy 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: 98% 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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Burrsville Infant Academy — School Information

Full address
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HR
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139808

Other Primary Schools in Clacton-on-Sea

If Burrsville Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Burrsville Infant Academy

Is Burrsville Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Burrsville Infant Academy is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burrsville Infant Academy?

Admission to Burrsville Infant Academy 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 Burrsville Infant Academy cover?

Burrsville Infant Academy is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burrsville Infant Academy?

Burrsville Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.