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Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Epping, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

200

Pupils

235

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.

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Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 235 places, 85% filled: places available

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 235 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 235 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. 20% of pupils at Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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) →

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Brickfield Road, Coopersale Common, Epping, CM16 7QX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
115095

Other Primary Schools in Epping

If Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Epping are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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: Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 235 places and currently has 200 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Epping, 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 Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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