Elmstead Primary School Catchment Area
Elmstead Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 208 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
211
Pupils
208
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Elmstead Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Elmstead 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.
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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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Elmstead Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7YQ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149972
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Elmstead Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Elmstead Primary School
Is Elmstead Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Elmstead Primary School currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 208 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Elmstead Primary School? ▾
Admission to Elmstead 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 Elmstead Primary School cover? ▾
Elmstead Primary School 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 Elmstead Primary School? ▾
Elmstead Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.