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St Alban's Catholic Academy Catchment Area

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

St Alban's Catholic Academy is a academy converter primary school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 225 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

225

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Alban's Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Alban's Catholic Academy is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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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St Alban's Catholic Academy — School Information

Full address
First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NP
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137056

Other Primary Schools in Harlow

If St Alban's Catholic Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Alban's Catholic Academy

Is St Alban's Catholic Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Alban's Catholic Academy currently has 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Alban's Catholic Academy?

St Alban's Catholic Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Alban's Catholic Academy cover?

St Alban's Catholic Academy is a primary school in Harlow, 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 St Alban's Catholic Academy?

St Alban's Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.