Kings Ford Academy Catchment Area
Kings Ford Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 169 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7–11
Age range
169
Pupils
240
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Kings Ford Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kings Ford Academy 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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Kings Ford Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, CO2 9AZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142001
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Kings Ford Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kings Ford Academy
Is Kings Ford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kings Ford Academy has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 169 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Kings Ford Academy? ▾
Admission to Kings Ford Academy 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 Kings Ford Academy cover? ▾
Kings Ford Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kings Ford Academy? ▾
Kings Ford Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.