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The Edith Borthwick School Catchment Area

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

The Edith Borthwick School is a community special not applicable school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 241 pupils, and a capacity of 245 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

241

Pupils

245

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

The Edith Borthwick School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Edith Borthwick 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.

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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The Edith Borthwick School — School Information

Full address
Enterprise Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
42.7% of pupils
DfE URN
115464

Frequently Asked Questions — The Edith Borthwick School

Is The Edith Borthwick School oversubscribed?

The Edith Borthwick School is operating close to its capacity of 245 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Edith Borthwick School?

Admission to The Edith Borthwick 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 The Edith Borthwick School cover?

The Edith Borthwick School is a not applicable school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Edith Borthwick School?

The Edith Borthwick School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.