Abel Smith School Catchment Area
Abel Smith School is a community primary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 233 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
233
Pupils
240
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Abel Smith School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Abel Smith School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Abel Smith School — School Information
- Full address
- Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, SG13 8AE
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117111
Other Primary Schools in Hertford
If Abel Smith School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hertford are the next closest alternatives.
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG13 7QW
Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG14 3SG
Hollybush Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG14 2DF
Wheatcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG13 7HQ
Bengeo Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG14 3DX
Morgans Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SG13 8DR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Abel Smith School
Is Abel Smith School oversubscribed? ▾
Abel Smith School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Abel Smith School? ▾
Admission to Abel Smith School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Abel Smith School cover? ▾
Abel Smith School is a primary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Abel Smith School? ▾
Abel Smith School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.