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Upshire Primary Foundation School Catchment Area

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

Upshire Primary Foundation School is a foundation primary school in WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Upshire Primary Foundation School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Upshire Primary Foundation School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Upshire Primary Foundation School — School Information

Full address
Upshire Road, Upshire, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX
Local authority
Essex
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
28.8% of pupils
DfE URN
115310

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Frequently Asked Questions — Upshire Primary Foundation School

Is Upshire Primary Foundation School oversubscribed? ▾

Upshire Primary Foundation School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Upshire Primary Foundation School? ▾

Admission to Upshire Primary Foundation 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 Upshire Primary Foundation School cover? ▾

Upshire Primary Foundation School is a primary school in WALTHAM ABBEY, 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 Upshire Primary Foundation School? ▾

Upshire Primary Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.