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Heathcote School Catchment Area

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

Heathcote School is an other independent not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

105

Pupils

160

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Heathcote School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heathcote School?

The catchment area for Heathcote School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Heathcote School 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.

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Heathcote School: 160 places, 66% filled: places available

Heathcote School has a published admission number of 160 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 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.

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) →

Heathcote School: School Information

Full address
Eves Corner, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115412

Other Not applicable Schools in Chelmsford

If Heathcote School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Heathcote 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: Heathcote School

What is the catchment area for Heathcote School?

The catchment area for Heathcote School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Heathcote School oversubscribed?

Heathcote School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 105 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Heathcote School?

Admission to Heathcote 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 Heathcote School cover?

Heathcote School is a not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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