Friars Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Friars Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 398 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
398
Pupils
420
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Friars Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Friars Grove Primary School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Friars Grove Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114761
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Friars Grove 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 — Friars Grove Primary School
Is Friars Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Friars Grove Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Friars Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Friars Grove 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 Friars Grove Primary School cover? ▾
Friars Grove Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Friars Grove Primary School? ▾
Friars Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.