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Staples Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Staples Road Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 615 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

615

Pupils

630

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Staples Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Staples Road Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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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Staples Road Primary School — School Information

Full address
Staples Road, Loughton, IG10 1HR
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
5.7% of pupils
DfE URN
146001

Other Primary Schools in Loughton

If Staples Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Staples Road Primary School

Is Staples Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Staples Road Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Staples Road Primary School?

Admission to Staples Road Primary School 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 Staples Road Primary School cover?

Staples Road Primary School is a primary school in Loughton, 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 Staples Road Primary School?

Staples Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.