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Treetops Free School Catchment Area

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

Treetops Free School is a free s special not applicable school in Grays, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 147 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-16

Age range

154

Pupils

147

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Treetops Free School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Treetops Free School?

The catchment area for Treetops Free School is the geographic zone Thurrock uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Treetops Free School is set by Thurrock and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 154 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Thurrock catchment area documents →

Treetops Free School: at or above its 147 place limit

Treetops Free School has a published admission number of 147 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 147 places. Thurrock allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.6% of pupils at Treetops Free School 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 Grays.

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

Thurrock 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 Thurrock school admissions →

Treetops Free School: School Information

Full address
Treetops Approach Road, Grays, RM16 2WU
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
41.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148539

Other Not applicable Schools in Grays

If Treetops Free School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Grays are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Treetops Free School 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: Treetops Free School

What is the catchment area for Treetops Free School?

The catchment area for Treetops Free School is the geographic zone Thurrock uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Treetops Free School oversubscribed?

Yes, Treetops Free School currently has 154 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 147 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Treetops Free School?

Admission to Treetops Free School is managed by Thurrock. 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 Treetops Free School cover?

Treetops Free School is a not applicable school in Grays, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Treetops Free School?

Treetops Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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