Messing Primary School Catchment Area
Messing Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 88 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
88
Pupils
84
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Messing Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Messing Primary 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 →Messing Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Messing, Colchester, CO5 9TH
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139252
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Messing Primary 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 — Messing Primary School
Is Messing Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Messing Primary School currently has 88 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Messing Primary School? ▾
Admission to Messing Primary 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 Messing Primary School cover? ▾
Messing Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Messing Primary School? ▾
Messing Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.