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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 425 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

425

Pupils

420

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ryedene Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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, Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 425 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School: at or above its 420 place limit

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 420 places. 425 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Essex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.8% of pupils at Ryedene Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.

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) →

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Ryedene, Off Clover Way, Basildon, SS16 4SY
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
39.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143127

Other Primary Schools in Basildon

If Ryedene Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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: Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Ryedene Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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 Ryedene Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Ryedene Primary and Nursery School currently has 425 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ryedene Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Ryedene Primary and Nursery 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 Ryedene Primary and Nursery School cover?

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Basildon, 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 Ryedene Primary and Nursery School?

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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