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Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is a foundation primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 407 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

407

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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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Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Park Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RH
Local authority
Essex
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
13.3% of pupils
DfE URN
115312

Other Primary Schools in Colchester

If Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery

Is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery 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 Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery cover?

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Colchester, 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 Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery?

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.