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Burton End Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Burton End Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Haverhill, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 468 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

446

Pupils

468

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Burton End Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burton End Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Burton End Primary Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Burton End Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. 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: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Burton End Primary Academy: 468 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Burton End Primary Academy has a published admission number of 468 places. 446 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 468, Suffolk'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. 24.7% of pupils at Burton End Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Burton End Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Burton End, Haverhill, CB9 9DE
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
24.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141546

Other Primary Schools in Haverhill

If Burton End Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Haverhill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burton End Primary Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Burton End Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Burton End Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Burton End Primary Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burton End Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Burton End Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 468 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burton End Primary Academy?

Admission to Burton End Primary Academy is managed by Suffolk. 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 Burton End Primary Academy cover?

Burton End Primary Academy is a primary school in Haverhill, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burton End Primary Academy?

Burton End Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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