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Earls Hall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Earls Hall Primary School is a community primary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 635 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

635

Pupils

630

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Earls Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Earls Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Earls Hall Primary School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea 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 Earls Hall Primary School is set by Southend-on-Sea and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 635 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Southend-on-Sea publishes the 2027 Earls Hall Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

Earls Hall Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Earls Hall Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 635 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Southend-on-Sea 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. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Westcliff-on-Sea.

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

Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea school admissions →

Earls Hall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0QN
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
114720

Other Primary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea

If Earls Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Earls Hall 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: Earls Hall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Earls Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Earls Hall Primary School is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Earls Hall Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Earls Hall Primary School currently has 635 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Earls Hall Primary School?

Admission to Earls Hall Primary School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Hall Primary School cover?

Earls Hall Primary School is a primary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 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 Hall Primary School?

Earls Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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