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Christchurch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Christchurch Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

122

Pupils

175

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Christchurch Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 →

Christchurch Church of England Primary School: 175 places, 70% filled: places available

Christchurch Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 175 places. 122 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 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. 30.3% of pupils at Christchurch Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.

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) →

Christchurch Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Street, Latchingdon, Chelmsford, CM3 6JS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
30.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142252

Other Primary Schools in Chelmsford

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

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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: Christchurch Church of England Primary School

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

The catchment area for Christchurch 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 Christchurch Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Christchurch Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 122 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

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

Christchurch 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 Christchurch Church of England Primary School cover?

Christchurch Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, 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 Christchurch Church of England Primary School?

Christchurch Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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