St James the Great Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
456
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
St James the Great Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James the Great Church of England Primary School 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.
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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 →St James the Great Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143516
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If St James the Great Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Is St James the Great Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James the Great Church of England Primary School currently has 456 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James the Great Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James the Great Church of England Primary School 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 James the Great Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St James the Great Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James the Great Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James the Great Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.