Thriftwood School Catchment Area
Thriftwood School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–19
Age range
266
Pupils
266
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Thriftwood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thriftwood 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.
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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 →Thriftwood School — School Information
- Full address
- Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–19 years
- Free school meals
- 49.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137554
Other Not applicable Schools in Chelmsford
If Thriftwood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.
New Hall School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM3 3HS
St Anne's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 0AW
St Cedd's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 0AR
Widford Lodge School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 9AN
Heathcote School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM3 4QB
Anglia Ruskin University Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CM1 1SQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thriftwood School
Is Thriftwood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thriftwood School currently has 266 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 266 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thriftwood School? ▾
Admission to Thriftwood 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 Thriftwood School cover? ▾
Thriftwood School is a not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thriftwood School? ▾
Thriftwood School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.