Ghyllgrove Primary School Catchment Area
Ghyllgrove Primary School is a community primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 625 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
625
Pupils
630
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Ghyllgrove Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ghyllgrove Primary School?
The catchment area for Ghyllgrove Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Ghyllgrove 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.
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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 →Ghyllgrove Primary School: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Ghyllgrove Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 625 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.9% of pupils at Ghyllgrove Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
Ghyllgrove Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Gore, Basildon, SS14 2BG
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114914
Other Primary Schools in Basildon
If Ghyllgrove Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.
Vange Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SS16 4QA
Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS15 5QF
Eversley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS13 2EF
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SS15 5AF
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · SS16 5DE
Lee Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS16 5RU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ghyllgrove 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ghyllgrove Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ghyllgrove Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ghyllgrove Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ghyllgrove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ghyllgrove Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ghyllgrove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Ghyllgrove 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 Ghyllgrove Primary School cover? ▾
Ghyllgrove 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.