North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
North Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
455
Pupils
420
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for North Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →
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 →North Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- John Harper Street, Colchester, CO1 1RP
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 21% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114709
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If North Primary School and Nursery 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
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
St John's Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7HE
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — North Primary School and Nursery
Is North Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — North Primary School and Nursery currently has 455 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for North Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to North Primary School and Nursery 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 North Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
North Primary School and Nursery 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 North Primary School and Nursery? ▾
North Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.