Hereward Primary School Catchment Area
Hereward Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
449
Pupils
420
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Hereward Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hereward Primary 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.
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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 →Hereward Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG10 2HR
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145990
Other Primary Schools in Loughton
If Hereward Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Foundation school · IG10 3SR
High Beech CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 4AP
White Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 3DR
The Alderton Junior School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · IG10 3HE
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 3HE
Staples Road Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG10 1HR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hereward Primary School
Is Hereward Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hereward Primary School currently has 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hereward Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hereward Primary 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 Hereward Primary School cover? ▾
Hereward Primary School is a primary school in Loughton, Essex, 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 Hereward Primary School? ▾
Hereward Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.