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Shaw Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Shaw Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 397 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

397

Pupils

446

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Shaw Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shaw Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Shaw Primary Academy is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Shaw Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Thurrock. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Thurrock before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Thurrock catchment area documents →

Shaw Primary Academy: 446 places, 89% filled: places available

Shaw Primary Academy has a published admission number of 446 places. 397 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.7% of pupils at Shaw Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Thurrock.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Thurrock 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. Find Thurrock school admissions →

Shaw Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Avon Green, South Ockendon, RM15 5QJ
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139166

Other Primary Schools in South Ockendon

If Shaw Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Ockendon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Shaw Primary Academy 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: Shaw Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Shaw Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Shaw Primary Academy is the geographic zone Thurrock 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Shaw Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Shaw Primary Academy has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 397 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Thurrock.

What is the admissions policy for Shaw Primary Academy?

Admission to Shaw Primary Academy is managed by Thurrock. 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 Shaw Primary Academy cover?

Shaw Primary Academy is a primary school in South Ockendon, Thurrock, 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 Shaw Primary Academy?

Shaw Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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