King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 161 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–7
Age range
161
Pupils
150
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →King's Ford Infant School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, CO2 9AZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–7 years
- Free school meals
- 29.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114717
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If King's Ford Infant School and Nursery 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 — King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King's Ford Infant School and Nursery currently has 161 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King's Ford Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to King's Ford Infant School 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 King's Ford Infant School and Nursery cover? ▾
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.