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Ingatestone Infant School Catchment Area

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

Ingatestone Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Ingatestone, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–7

Age range

138

Pupils

135

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Ingatestone Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ingatestone Infant 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 138 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 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 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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Ingatestone Infant School — School Information

Full address
Fryerning Lane, Ingatestone, CM4 0DF
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
4.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150748

Other Primary Schools in Ingatestone

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Ingatestone Infant School

Is Ingatestone Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes — Ingatestone Infant School currently has 138 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ingatestone Infant School?

Admission to Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone Infant School cover?

Ingatestone Infant School is a primary school in Ingatestone, 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 Ingatestone Infant School?

Ingatestone Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.