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Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

261

Pupils

210

Capacity

124%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Thurrock 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is managed by Thurrock and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Thurrock 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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Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 124% capacity

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 124%. At 124% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Thurrock allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stanford-le-Hope.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Thurrock 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. Find Thurrock school admissions →

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hillcrest Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LR
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
146708

Other Primary Schools in Stanford-le-Hope

If Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanford-le-Hope are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Thurrock

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Thurrock. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE 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: Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Thurrock 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School currently has 261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School?

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Thurrock before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School cover?

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School is a primary school in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School?

Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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