Mersea Island School Catchment Area
Mersea Island School is a foundation primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 393 pupils, and a capacity of 468 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–11
Age range
393
Pupils
468
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Mersea Island School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Mersea Island School is set by Essex 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 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 →Mersea Island School — School Information
- Full address
- Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QX
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115311
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Mersea Island School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mersea Island School
Is Mersea Island School oversubscribed? ▾
Mersea Island School has a capacity of 468 places and currently has 393 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Mersea Island School? ▾
Admission to Mersea Island 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 Mersea Island School cover? ▾
Mersea Island School is a primary school in Colchester, 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 Mersea Island School? ▾
Mersea Island School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.