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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 204 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

170

Pupils

204

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Monkwick Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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.

As an academy, Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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.

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.

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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School: 204 places, 83% filled: places available

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 204 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 204 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. 29.3% of pupils at Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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) →

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Monkwick, Colchester, CO2 8NN
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Free school meals
29.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140735

Other Primary Schools in Colchester

If Monkwick Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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: Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Monkwick Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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 Monkwick Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 204 places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Monkwick Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Monkwick Infant and Nursery 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 Monkwick Infant and Nursery School cover?

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Monkwick Infant and Nursery School?

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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