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East Tilbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Tilbury Primary School is an academy converter primary school in East Tilbury, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 648 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

648

Pupils

780

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

East Tilbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Tilbury Primary School?

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

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

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

Find Thurrock catchment area documents →

East Tilbury Primary School: 780 places, 83% filled: places available

East Tilbury Primary School has a published admission number of 780 places. 648 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 780 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.2% of pupils at East Tilbury Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Thurrock.

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

Thurrock 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 Thurrock school admissions →

East Tilbury Primary School: School Information

Full address
Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, RM18 8SB
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
27.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138065

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to East Tilbury 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: East Tilbury Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Tilbury Primary School?

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

Is East Tilbury Primary School oversubscribed?

East Tilbury Primary School has a capacity of 780 places and currently has 648 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Thurrock.

What is the admissions policy for East Tilbury Primary School?

Admission to East Tilbury Primary School is managed by Thurrock. 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 East Tilbury Primary School cover?

East Tilbury Primary School is a primary school in East Tilbury, Thurrock, 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 East Tilbury Primary School?

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

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