Paxman Academy Catchment Area
Paxman Academy is a free s secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 886 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
886
Pupils
900
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Paxman Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Paxman Academy are allocated by Essex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Paxman Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DB
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147080
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If Paxman Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
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East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
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Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Paxman Academy
Is Paxman Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Paxman Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Paxman Academy? ▾
Admission to Paxman 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 Paxman Academy cover? ▾
Paxman Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Paxman Academy? ▾
Paxman Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.