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Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area

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

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 500 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

500

Pupils

630

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery: 630 places, 79% filled: places available

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery has a published admission number of 630 places. 500 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 49.9% of pupils at Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery 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 Southend-on-Sea.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southend-on-Sea 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. Find Southend-on-Sea school admissions →

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery: School Information

Full address
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9NP
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
49.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143336

Other Primary Schools in Southend-on-Sea

If Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southend-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is the geographic zone Southend-on-Sea 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. Southend-on-Sea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed?

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 500 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southend-on-Sea.

What is the admissions policy for Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?

Admission to Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery cover?

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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