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St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Catchment Area

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

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley is a voluntary controlled primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 111 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

111

Pupils

119

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley?

The catchment area for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley: 119 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley has a published admission number of 119 places. 111 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 119, 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. 7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Colchester.

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 George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley: School Information

Full address
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7HX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.2% of pupils
DfE URN
115085

Other Primary Schools in Colchester

If St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Essex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 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 George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley

What is the catchment area for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley?

The catchment area for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley oversubscribed?

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley is operating close to its capacity of 119 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley?

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 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 George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley cover?

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley?

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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