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Treetops School Catchment Area

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

Treetops School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Grays, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 324 pupils, and a capacity of 318 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-19

Age range

324

Pupils

318

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Treetops School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Treetops School?

The catchment area for Treetops 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.

As an academy, Treetops School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Thurrock. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 324 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 318 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Thurrock publishes the 2027 Treetops School numbers →

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 School: at or above its 318 place limit

Treetops School has a published admission number of 318 places. 324 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 318 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. 42% of pupils at Treetops 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 School: School Information

Full address
Treetops Approach Road, Grays, RM16 2WU
Local authority
Thurrock
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Free school meals
42% of pupils
DfE URN
144234

Other Not applicable Schools in Grays

If Treetops 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 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 School

What is the catchment area for Treetops School?

The catchment area for Treetops 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 School oversubscribed?

Yes, Treetops School currently has 324 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 318 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Treetops School?

Admission to Treetops 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 School cover?

Treetops School is a not applicable school in Grays, Thurrock, 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 Treetops School?

Treetops School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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