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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Catchment Area

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

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill is a academy converter primary school in Buckhurst Hill, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

414

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill — School Information

Full address
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145599

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill oversubscribed?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill 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 John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill cover?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill is a primary school in Buckhurst Hill, 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 John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.