Thaxted Primary School Catchment Area
Thaxted Primary School is a foundation primary school in Dunmow, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 246 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
246
Pupils
266
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thaxted Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Thaxted Primary School 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 →Thaxted Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bardfield Road, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2LW
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115288
Other Primary Schools in Dunmow
If Thaxted Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunmow are the next closest alternatives.
Felsted Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM6 3EB
Stebbing Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM6 3SH
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CM6 2DR
Rodings Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CM6 1PZ
Dunmow St Mary's Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CM6 1EB
The Flitch Green Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM6 3GG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thaxted Primary School
Is Thaxted Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thaxted Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 266 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thaxted Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thaxted 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 Thaxted Primary School cover? ▾
Thaxted Primary School is a primary school in Dunmow, 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 Thaxted Primary School? ▾
Thaxted Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.