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St Cedd's School Catchment Area

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

St Cedd's School is an other independent not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 341 pupils, and a capacity of 425 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

341

Pupils

425

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

St Cedd's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Cedd's School?

The catchment area for St Cedd's School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 St Cedd's 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.

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 Cedd's School: 425 places, 80% filled: places available

St Cedd's School has a published admission number of 425 places. 341 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 425 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.

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) →

St Cedd's School: School Information

Full address
178a New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
115389

Other Not applicable Schools in Chelmsford

If St Cedd's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Cedd's 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: St Cedd's School

What is the catchment area for St Cedd's School?

The catchment area for St Cedd's School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 St Cedd's School oversubscribed?

St Cedd's School has a capacity of 425 places and currently has 341 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for St Cedd's School?

Admission to St Cedd's 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 St Cedd's School cover?

St Cedd's School is a not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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