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Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area

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

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is a free s primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

206

Pupils

420

Capacity

49%

Fill rate

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery 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 siblings. Essex 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 Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery: 420 places, 49% filled: places available

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery has a published admission number of 420 places. 206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 49%. At 49% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Basildon.

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) →

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery: School Information

Full address
George Street, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 5NQ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
5.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150736

Other Primary Schools in Basildon

If Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery 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: Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery 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 siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed?

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 206 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery?

Admission to Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery 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 Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery cover?

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Basildon, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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