Montgomery Primary School, Colchester Catchment Area
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 340 pupils, and a capacity of 672 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
340
Pupils
672
Capacity
51%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Montgomery Primary School, Colchester?
The catchment area for Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 →Montgomery Primary School, Colchester: 672 places, 51% filled: places available
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester has a published admission number of 672 places. 340 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 672 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. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Colchester.
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) →
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester: School Information
- Full address
- Baronswood Way, Colchester, CO2 9QG
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114750
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
What is the catchment area for Montgomery Primary School, Colchester? ▾
The catchment area for Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester oversubscribed? ▾
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester has a capacity of 672 places and currently has 340 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Montgomery Primary School, Colchester? ▾
Admission to Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester cover? ▾
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester? ▾
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.