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School Catchments and House Prices in Ingrave

In the Ingrave area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.

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The short answer

In the Ingrave area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.

Why catchment sets the price in Ingrave

Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.

The local benchmark is £700,000 and a detached home averages £550,000.

Ofsted ratings across the Ingrave area

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Outstanding 0Good 1
Counts of state schools in the local area by published Ofsted rating. Confirm the current rating for any individual school before you rely on it.

The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Ingrave.

Why an in catchment listing can still miss

A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.

Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.

The detail behind the Ingrave numbers

The schools families ask about here are Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary, Brentwood primary & secondary schools, Brentwood School and Essex grammar schools (by exam). 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.

On getting about: Ingrave to Brentwood station takes about 8 to 12 min drive.

By price, Ingrave ranks 15 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £700,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,304, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.

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How Ingrave scores for different buyers

Ingrave is a desirable A128 village south-east of Brentwood.

The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Ingrave property and area guide.

No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.

Who it suits Out of five Why
Families ★★★★★ A Good-rated village primary, a cricket green and Thorndon Country Park on the doorstep, with Brentwood's wide choice of schools (and grammar options) a short drive away.
Commuters (to London) ★★★★☆ No village station, but Brentwood's Elizabeth line and West Horndon's c2c line are close, and the A127 and M25 are quick for the road.
Upsizers ★★★★☆ A sought-after green-belt village of larger detached and equestrian homes suits families trading up for space and countryside near Brentwood.
Downsizers ★★★☆☆ A pretty, community-minded village suits buyers wanting calm and countryside, though you drive to Brentwood for the station and bigger shops.
First-time buyers ★★☆☆☆ A desirable green-belt village commands a premium with limited smaller stock, the more affordable starts are in Brentwood itself.

Families & professionals

People wanting genuine village life with a landmark Georgian church, a cricket green and Thorndon Country Park on the doorstep, near Brentwood's schools, shops and Elizabeth line.

Commuters

People using Brentwood's Elizabeth line (a short drive or lift, then direct to the City, Canary Wharf and the West End) or West Horndon's c2c line, and the A127 and M25, countryside with a fast London link.

Country & equestrian buyers

People drawn to period, detached and equestrian homes in a beautiful green-belt setting by Thorndon Country Park, wanting space, character and countryside within reach of London.

Ingrave is known locally for St Nicholas Church & the Petre estate. The landmark of the village, an unusual 18th-century red-brick Georgian church built by the Petre family, reflecting Ingrave's historic link to Thorndon Hall and the Petre estate.

Practical detail for Ingrave: the CM13 postcode district, no village station, Brentwood (Elizabeth line, direct to the City/West End) a short drive and nearest A and E is Basildon University Hospital (Queen's Hospital Romford also within reach), verify with NHS.

Ingrave at a glance

School What to check before you offer
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report.
Brentwood primary & secondary schools Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report.
Brentwood School Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report.
Essex grammar schools (by exam) Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report.

Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.

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Your checklist

  • Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
  • The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
  • Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
  • £70,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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Questions people ask

Do Outstanding schools raise house prices in Ingrave?
Locally 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
Can I appeal if we miss a place?
You can appeal against any refusal of a school place.
How do I check broadband speed at a property in Ingrave?
Use Ofcom's free broadband and mobile checker at checker.ofcom.org.uk. Enter the property's postcode and choose the address to see which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available before you make an offer.

Figures on this page come from local price and rental averages, published Ofsted ratings at reports.ofsted.gov.uk, the billing council's council tax schedule and gov.uk. Published August 2026.

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