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Holt Farm Infant School Catchment Area

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

Holt Farm Infant School is a community primary school in Rochford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

206

Pupils

270

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Holt Farm Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holt Farm Infant School?

The catchment area for Holt Farm Infant 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 Holt Farm Infant 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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Holt Farm Infant School: 270 places, 76% filled: places available

Holt Farm Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Holt Farm Infant 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) →

Holt Farm Infant School: School Information

Full address
Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1RS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
114879

Other Primary Schools in Rochford

If Holt Farm Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holt Farm Infant 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: Holt Farm Infant School

What is the catchment area for Holt Farm Infant School?

The catchment area for Holt Farm Infant 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 Holt Farm Infant School oversubscribed?

Holt Farm Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 206 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Holt Farm Infant School?

Admission to Holt Farm Infant 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 Holt Farm Infant School cover?

Holt Farm Infant School is a primary school in Rochford, 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 Holt Farm Infant School?

Holt Farm Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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