Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Chadwell St Mary Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Grays, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

213

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Chadwell St Mary Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

The catchment area for Chadwell St Mary Primary School is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Chadwell St Mary Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Thurrock. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Thurrock publishes the 2027 Chadwell St Mary Primary School numbers →

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

Find Thurrock catchment area documents →

Chadwell St Mary Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Chadwell St Mary Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Thurrock 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. 46% of pupils at Chadwell St Mary Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Grays.

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

Thurrock 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. Find Thurrock school admissions →

Chadwell St Mary Primary School: School Information

Full address
River View, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, RM16 4DH
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
46% of pupils
DfE URN
143149

Other Primary Schools in Grays

If Chadwell St Mary Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grays are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chadwell St Mary 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: Chadwell St Mary Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

The catchment area for Chadwell St Mary Primary School is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chadwell St Mary Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Chadwell St Mary Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

Admission to Chadwell St Mary Primary School is managed by Thurrock. 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 Chadwell St Mary Primary School cover?

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is a primary school in Grays, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

Chadwell St Mary Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.