Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Catchment Area
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a free s primary school in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 1068 pupils, and a capacity of 1102 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
1,068
Pupils
1,102
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower?
The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock 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 Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is set by Thurrock 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 Thurrock 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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Harris Primary Academy Mayflower has a published admission number of 1102 places. 1068 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1102, Thurrock'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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chafford Hundred.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Thurrock 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. Find Thurrock school admissions →
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower: School Information
- Full address
- Mayflower Road, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6SA
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140938
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 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: Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower? ▾
The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harris Primary Academy Mayflower oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is operating close to its capacity of 1102 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower? ▾
Admission to Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is managed by Thurrock. 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 Harris Primary Academy Mayflower cover? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a primary school in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Primary Academy Mayflower? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.