Lift Hamford Catchment Area
Lift Hamford is a academy sponsor led primary school in Walton on the Naze, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
380
Pupils
280
Capacity
136%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Lift Hamford Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lift Hamford 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.
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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 →Lift Hamford — School Information
- Full address
- Elm Tree Avenue, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8TE
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 33.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138072
Other Primary Schools in Walton on the Naze
If Lift Hamford is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Walton on the Naze are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lift Hamford
Is Lift Hamford oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lift Hamford currently has 380 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lift Hamford? ▾
Admission to Lift Hamford 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 Lift Hamford cover? ▾
Lift Hamford is a primary school in Walton on the Naze, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Hamford? ▾
Lift Hamford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.