Parkwood Academy Catchment Area
Parkwood Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
210
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Parkwood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Parkwood Academy 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.
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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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Parkwood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141355
Other Primary Schools in Chelmsford
If Parkwood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.
Trinity Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM2 6HS
Great Leighs Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM3 1RP
Highwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM1 3QH
Baddow Hall Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CM2 7QZ
Cold Norton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM3 6JE
Baddow Hall Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CM2 7QZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Parkwood Academy
Is Parkwood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Parkwood Academy currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Parkwood Academy? ▾
Admission to Parkwood Academy 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 Parkwood Academy cover? ▾
Parkwood Academy is a primary school in Chelmsford, 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 Parkwood Academy? ▾
Parkwood Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.