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Coppice Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coppice Primary School is a community primary school in Chigwell, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

446

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Coppice Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coppice Primary School?

The catchment area for Coppice Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge 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 Coppice Primary School is set by Redbridge and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge 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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Coppice Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Coppice Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 446 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Redbridge 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. 23.6% of pupils at Coppice Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Coppice Primary School: School Information

Full address
Coppice Primary School, Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4AL
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
23.6% of pupils
DfE URN
102837

Other Primary Schools in Chigwell

If Coppice Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chigwell are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Coppice 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: Coppice Primary School

What is the catchment area for Coppice Primary School?

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

Is Coppice Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Coppice Primary School currently has 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Coppice Primary School?

Admission to Coppice Primary School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Coppice Primary School cover?

Coppice Primary School is a primary school in Chigwell, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Coppice Primary School?

Coppice Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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