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Lubbins Park Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Lubbins Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Canvey Island, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

214

Pupils

210

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Lubbins Park Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lubbins Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Lubbins Park Primary Academy 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, Lubbins Park 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Essex publishes the 2027 Lubbins Park Primary Academy numbers →

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 →

Lubbins Park Primary Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Lubbins Park Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Essex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Canvey Island.

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) →

Lubbins Park Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
May Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 7HF
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143123

Other Primary Schools in Canvey Island

If Lubbins Park Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canvey Island are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lubbins Park Primary Academy 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: Lubbins Park Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Lubbins Park Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Lubbins Park Primary Academy 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 Lubbins Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Lubbins Park Primary Academy currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lubbins Park Primary Academy?

Admission to Lubbins Park 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 Lubbins Park Primary Academy cover?

Lubbins Park Primary Academy is a primary school in Canvey Island, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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