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Great Wakering Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Great Wakering Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 407 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

407

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Great Wakering Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Wakering 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: 97% 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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Great Wakering Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
High Street, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0EJ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
22.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143978

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If Great Wakering Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Wakering Primary Academy

Is Great Wakering Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Great Wakering Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Wakering Primary Academy?

Admission to Great Wakering 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 Great Wakering Primary Academy cover?

Great Wakering Primary Academy is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea, 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 Wakering Primary Academy?

Great Wakering Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.