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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — School Information

Full address
Maple Avenue, Braintree, CM7 2NS
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21.8% of pupils
DfE URN
115157

Other Primary Schools in Braintree

If St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Braintree are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.