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Fairhouse Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Fairhouse Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 416 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

416

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Fairhouse Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fairhouse Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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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Fairhouse Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Long Riding, Basildon, SS14 1QP
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
36.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146944

Other Primary Schools in Basildon

If Fairhouse Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fairhouse Community Primary School

Is Fairhouse Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Fairhouse Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fairhouse Community Primary School?

Admission to Fairhouse Community 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 Fairhouse Community Primary School cover?

Fairhouse Community Primary School is a primary school in Basildon, 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 Fairhouse Community Primary School?

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