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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

171

Pupils

180

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hazelmere Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JP
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
30.7% of pupils
DfE URN
114746

Other Primary Schools in Colchester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Is Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Admission to Hazelmere Infant 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 Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery cover?

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.