Springfield Primary School Catchment Area
Springfield Primary School is a community primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 406 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
406
Pupils
420
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Springfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Springfield Primary 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.
The catchment area for Springfield Primary School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Springfield Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Springfield Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 406 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.1% of pupils at Springfield Primary 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) →
Springfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Forsythia Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6XW
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134065
Other Primary Schools in Chelmsford
If Springfield Primary School 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springfield Primary 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.
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Chelmsford · 0.2 miles away
The Tyrrells School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Chelmsford · 0.5 miles away
Broomfield Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Chelmsford · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springfield Primary 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 Springfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Springfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Springfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springfield Primary 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 Springfield Primary School cover? ▾
Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springfield Primary School? ▾
Springfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.