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Anstey First School Catchment Area

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

Anstey First School is a community primary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-9

Age range

44

Pupils

70

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Anstey First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Anstey First School?

The catchment area for Anstey First School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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 siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Anstey First 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 →

Anstey First School: 70 places, 63% filled: places available

Anstey First School has a published admission number of 70 places. 44 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 30.6% of pupils at Anstey First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Anstey First School: School Information

Full address
Anstey, Buntingford, SG9 0BY
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-9 years
Free school meals
30.6% of pupils
DfE URN
117218

Other Primary Schools in Buntingford

If Anstey First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buntingford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Anstey First School 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: Anstey First School

What is the catchment area for Anstey First School?

The catchment area for Anstey First School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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 siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Anstey First School oversubscribed?

Anstey First School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 44 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Anstey First School?

Admission to Anstey First 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 Anstey First School cover?

Anstey First School is a primary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Anstey First School?

Anstey First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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