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Heycroft Primary School Catchment Area

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

Heycroft Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 386 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

386

Pupils

420

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2023

Heycroft Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Heycroft Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

Heycroft Primary School — School Information

Full address
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, LEIGH-on-SEA, SS9 5SJ
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
18.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150361

Frequently Asked Questions — Heycroft Primary School

Is Heycroft Primary School oversubscribed?

Heycroft Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Heycroft Primary School?

Admission to Heycroft Primary School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Heycroft Primary School cover?

Heycroft Primary School is a primary school in LEIGH-on-SEA, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heycroft Primary School?

Heycroft Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.