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Kirby Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Kirby Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Kirby Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kirby Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Kirby Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0LW
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
139806

Other Primary Schools in Frinton-on-Sea

If Kirby Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Frinton-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirby Primary Academy

Is Kirby Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Kirby Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kirby Primary Academy?

Admission to Kirby Primary 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 Kirby Primary Academy cover?

Kirby Primary Academy is a primary school in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kirby Primary Academy?

Kirby Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.