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Great Berry Primary School Catchment Area

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

Great Berry Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 426 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

426

Pupils

420

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Great Berry Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Berry 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Great Berry Primary School — School Information

Full address
Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SG
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
1.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137226

Other Primary Schools in Basildon

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Berry Primary School

Is Great Berry Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Great Berry Primary School currently has 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Great Berry Primary School?

Admission to Great Berry 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 Great Berry Primary School cover?

Great Berry 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 Great Berry Primary School?

Great Berry Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.