Market Field School Catchment Area
Market Field School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 502 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–19
Age range
502
Pupils
225
Capacity
223%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Market Field School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Market Field School 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 →Market Field School — School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–19 years
- Free school meals
- 42.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143589
Other Not applicable Schools in Colchester
If Market Field School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3RB
Colchester Prep & High School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 3HD
Holmwood House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO3 9ST
Littlegarth School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CO6 4JR
Doucecroft School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · CO6 3QL
University of Essex Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CO4 3SQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Market Field School
Is Market Field School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Market Field School currently has 502 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Market Field School? ▾
Admission to Market Field School 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 Market Field School cover? ▾
Market Field School is a not applicable school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Market Field School? ▾
Market Field School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.