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Cressing Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cressing Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Cressing Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cressing Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Cressing Primary School — School Information

Full address
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Braintree, CM77 8JE
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148306

Other Primary Schools in Braintree

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Cressing Primary School

Is Cressing Primary School oversubscribed?

Cressing Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cressing Primary School?

Admission to Cressing Primary School 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 Cressing Primary School cover?

Cressing Primary School is a primary school in Braintree, 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 Cressing Primary School?

Cressing Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.