St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Catchment Area
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 281 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
232
Pupils
281
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester?
The catchment area for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 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 siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 Primary School and Nursery, Colchester: 281 places, 83% filled: places available
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester has a published admission number of 281 places. 232 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 281 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. 26.2% of pupils at St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.
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 Primary School and Nursery, Colchester: School Information
- Full address
- Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, CO2 9RA
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114817
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 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 Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester? ▾
The catchment area for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 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 siblings. 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 Primary School and Nursery, Colchester oversubscribed? ▾
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester has a capacity of 281 places and currently has 232 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester? ▾
Admission to St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester cover? ▾
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.