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Canewdon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Canewdon Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Rochford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 157 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

101

Pupils

157

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2020

Canewdon Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Canewdon Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Canewdon Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Canewdon Church of England Primary School is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Canewdon Church of England Primary School: 157 places, 64% filled: places available

Canewdon Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 157 places. 101 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 157 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rochford.

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) →

Canewdon Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Canewdon, Rochford, SS4 3QA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149618

Other Primary Schools in Rochford

If Canewdon Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Canewdon Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Essex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Canewdon Church of England 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Canewdon Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Canewdon Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Canewdon Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Canewdon Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Canewdon Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 157 places and currently has 101 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Canewdon Church of England Primary School?

Canewdon Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Canewdon Church of England Primary School cover?

Canewdon Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rochford, 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 Canewdon Church of England Primary School?

Canewdon Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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