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Moulsham Infant School Catchment Area

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

Moulsham Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 293 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

293

Pupils

360

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Moulsham Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moulsham Infant School?

The catchment area for Moulsham Infant 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, Moulsham Infant 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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Moulsham Infant School: 360 places, 81% filled: places available

Moulsham Infant School has a published admission number of 360 places. 293 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chelmsford.

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) →

Moulsham Infant School: School Information

Full address
Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DG
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
14.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136855

Other Primary Schools in Chelmsford

If Moulsham Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Moulsham Infant 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: Moulsham Infant School

What is the catchment area for Moulsham Infant School?

The catchment area for Moulsham Infant 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 Moulsham Infant School oversubscribed?

Moulsham Infant School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 293 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Moulsham Infant School?

Admission to Moulsham Infant 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 Moulsham Infant School cover?

Moulsham Infant School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Moulsham Infant School?

Moulsham Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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