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Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marsh Green Primary School is a community primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 374 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

374

Pupils

470

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham 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. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School is set by Barking and Dagenham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Marsh Green Primary School: 470 places, 80% filled: places available

Marsh Green Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 374 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 470 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.2% of pupils at Marsh Green Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barking and Dagenham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barking and Dagenham 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. Find Barking and Dagenham school admissions →

Marsh Green Primary School: School Information

Full address
South Close, Dagenham, RM10 9NJ
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
101211

Other Primary Schools in Dagenham

If Marsh Green Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marsh Green Primary School 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: Marsh Green Primary School

What is the catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham 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. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marsh Green Primary School oversubscribed?

Marsh Green Primary School has a capacity of 470 places and currently has 374 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.

What is the admissions policy for Marsh Green Primary School?

Admission to Marsh Green Primary School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 Marsh Green Primary School cover?

Marsh Green Primary School is a primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marsh Green Primary School?

Marsh Green Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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