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Mountnessing Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Brentwood, Essex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 182 pupils, and a capacity of 165 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

182

Pupils

165

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mountnessing Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Mountnessing Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Mountnessing Church of England Primary School is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 182 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 165 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Mountnessing Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 165 places. 182 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Essex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brentwood.

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) →

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
279 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, CM15 0UH
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145773

Other Primary Schools in Brentwood

If Mountnessing Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brentwood are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Essex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mountnessing Church of England 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: Mountnessing Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mountnessing Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Mountnessing Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mountnessing Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Mountnessing Church of England Primary School currently has 182 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 165 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mountnessing Church of England Primary School?

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Mountnessing Church of England Primary School cover?

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Brentwood, Essex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mountnessing Church of England Primary School?

Mountnessing Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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