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Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is an academy sponsor led primary school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 251 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

251

Pupils

315

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

The catchment area for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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.

As an academy, Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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.

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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Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery: 315 places, 80% filled: places available

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery has a published admission number of 315 places. 251 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 29.2% of pupils at Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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) →

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Brookside, Harlow, CM19 5NJ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144823

Other Primary Schools in Harlow

If Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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: Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

The catchment area for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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 Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery oversubscribed?

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 251 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

Admission to Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery 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 Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery cover?

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a primary school in Harlow, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery?

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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