Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Harwich, Essex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
215
Pupils
270
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery?
The catchment area for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery: 270 places, 80% filled: places available
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 270 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 49.1% of pupils at Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Harwich.
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) →
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 49.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114843
Other Primary Schools in Harwich
If Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harwich are the next closest alternatives.
The Mayflower Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO12 4AJ
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO12 5BA
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO12 4HT
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO12 4NB
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO12 5EL
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO12 4LB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 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: Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
What is the catchment area for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 215 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 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 Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Harwich, Essex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.