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Holly Trees Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holly Trees Primary School is a community primary school in Brentwood, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

417

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Holly Trees Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holly Trees Primary School?

The catchment area for Holly Trees Primary School 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 Holly Trees Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Holly Trees Primary School: 420 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Holly Trees Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 417 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.9% of pupils at Holly Trees Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.

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) →

Holly Trees Primary School: School Information

Full address
Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5RY
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
132142

Other Primary Schools in Brentwood

If Holly Trees Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brentwood are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holly Trees Primary 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: Holly Trees Primary School

What is the catchment area for Holly Trees Primary School?

The catchment area for Holly Trees Primary School 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 Holly Trees Primary School oversubscribed?

Holly Trees Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holly Trees Primary School?

Admission to Holly Trees 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 Holly Trees Primary School cover?

Holly Trees Primary School is a primary school in Brentwood, Essex, 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 Holly Trees Primary School?

Holly Trees Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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