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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Billericay, Essex , serving pupils aged 5-11, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

210

Capacity

Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Downham 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 Downham 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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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1NU
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
152141

Other Primary Schools in Billericay

If Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Billericay are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Downham 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 Downham 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: Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Downham 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 Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 210 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Downham 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 Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Billericay, Essex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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