Chalkwell Hall Infant School Catchment Area
Chalkwell Hall Infant School is a community primary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
299
Pupils
270
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Chalkwell Hall Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chalkwell Hall Infant School?
The catchment area for Chalkwell Hall Infant School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea 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 Chalkwell Hall Infant School is set by Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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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Chalkwell Hall Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Southend-on-Sea allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leigh-on-Sea.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea school admissions →
Chalkwell Hall Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3NL
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 8.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114719
Other Primary Schools in Leigh-on-Sea
If Chalkwell Hall Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Leigh North Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 1QE
West Leigh Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 2JB
Fairways Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 4QW
Darlinghurst Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS9 3JS
West Leigh Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS9 2JB
Blenheim Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS9 4HX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chalkwell Hall Infant 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.
Earls Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Westcliff-on-Sea · 1.1 miles away
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · Westcliff-on-Sea · 1.3 miles away
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Westcliff-on-Sea · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chalkwell Hall Infant School
What is the catchment area for Chalkwell Hall Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Chalkwell Hall Infant School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chalkwell Hall Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Chalkwell Hall Infant School currently has 299 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chalkwell Hall Infant School? ▾
Admission to Chalkwell Hall Infant School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Chalkwell Hall Infant School cover? ▾
Chalkwell Hall Infant School is a primary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chalkwell Hall Infant School? ▾
Chalkwell Hall Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.