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Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Catchment Area

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

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is a voluntary aided primary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 157 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

157

Pupils

206

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?

The catchment area for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is the geographic zone Essex 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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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Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers: 206 places, 76% filled: places available

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers has a published admission number of 206 places. 157 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 206 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. 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chelmsford.

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

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers: School Information

Full address
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.6% of pupils
DfE URN
115200

Other Primary Schools in Chelmsford

If Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Essex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 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: Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers

What is the catchment area for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?

The catchment area for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is the geographic zone Essex 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers oversubscribed?

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers has a capacity of 206 places and currently has 157 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers cover?

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?

Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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