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Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area

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

Millhouse Primary School is a community primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 617 pupils, and a capacity of 656 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

617

Pupils

656

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Millhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Millhouse Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Millhouse Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Millhouse Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Millhouse Primary School: 656 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Millhouse Primary School has a published admission number of 656 places. 617 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 656, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.2% of pupils at Millhouse Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.

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) →

Millhouse Primary School: School Information

Full address
Tavistock Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5QF
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114912

Other Primary Schools in Basildon

If Millhouse Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Millhouse 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: Millhouse Primary School

What is the catchment area for Millhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Millhouse Primary School 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 Millhouse Primary School oversubscribed?

Millhouse Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 656 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Millhouse Primary School?

Admission to Millhouse 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 Millhouse Primary School cover?

Millhouse Primary School is a primary school in Basildon, 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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