Question 1

What schools serve Harpenden?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 schools in Harpenden, Hertfordshire — including Batford Nursery School, Sauncey Wood Primary School, Manland Primary School, Roundwood Primary School, The Grove Junior School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Harpenden?

Accepted Answer

Harpenden has 13 primary schools and 4 secondary schools. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Harpenden?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Harpenden, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Harpenden schools are set by Hertfordshire and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Hertfordshire admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Harpenden?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Harpenden are set by Hertfordshire as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Harpenden

Primary Schools in Harpenden (13)

Sauncey Wood Primary School

Manland Primary School

Roundwood Primary School

The Grove Junior School

The Grove Infant and Nursery School

The Lea Primary School and Nursery

High Beeches Primary School

Wood End School

St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Crabtree Infants' School

Crabtree Junior School

Harpenden Academy

St Dominic Catholic Primary School

Secondary Schools in Harpenden (4)

Roundwood Park School

Sir John Lawes School

St George's School

Katherine Warington School

Other Schools in Harpenden (3)

Batford Nursery School

St Hilda's School

The King's School