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Freshwaters Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Freshwaters Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 415 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

415

Pupils

446

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Freshwaters Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Freshwaters Primary Academy 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: 93% 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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Freshwaters Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
School Lane, Harlow, CM20 3QA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
38.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139398

Other Primary Schools in Harlow

If Freshwaters Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Freshwaters Primary Academy

Is Freshwaters Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Freshwaters Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Freshwaters Primary Academy?

Admission to Freshwaters Primary Academy 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 Freshwaters Primary Academy cover?

Freshwaters Primary Academy is a primary school in Harlow, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Freshwaters Primary Academy?

Freshwaters Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.