St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Catchment Area
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey is an academy sponsor led primary school in Harwich, Essex , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 119 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
119
Pupils
210
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey?
The catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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.
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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey: 210 places, 57% filled: places available
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey has a published admission number of 210 places. 119 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.2% of pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Harwich.
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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey: School Information
- Full address
- Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5EL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 41.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151534
Other Primary Schools in Harwich
If St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harwich are the next closest alternatives.
The Mayflower Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO12 4AJ
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO12 3NS
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO12 5BA
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO12 4HT
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO12 4NB
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO12 4LB
Other Church of England Schools in Essex
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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.
Kendall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Colchester
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · COLCHESTER
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Halstead
St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sudbury
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey
What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey? ▾
The catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey oversubscribed? ▾
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 119 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey? ▾
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 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 CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey cover? ▾
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey is a primary school in Harwich, 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 Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey? ▾
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.