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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Benfleet, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 348 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

308

Pupils

348

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery 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.

As an academy, Hadleigh Infant and Nursery 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.

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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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School: 348 places, 89% filled: places available

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 348 places. 308 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 348 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Benfleet.

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) →

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2HQ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137027

Other Primary Schools in Benfleet

If Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Benfleet are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hadleigh Infant and Nursery 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery 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 Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 348 places and currently has 308 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Hadleigh Infant and Nursery 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 Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School cover?

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Benfleet, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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