Batchwood School Catchment Area
Batchwood School is a community special not applicable school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 111 pupils, and a capacity of 108 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
111
Pupils
108
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Batchwood School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Batchwood 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.
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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 →Batchwood School — School Information
- Full address
- Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 53.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117674
Other Not applicable Schools in St Albans
If Batchwood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.
Beechwood Park School Catchment Area
Other independent school · AL3 8AW
St Columba's College Catchment Area
Other independent school · AL3 4AW
St Albans School Catchment Area
Other independent school · AL3 4HB
St Luke's School Catchment Area
Foundation special school · AL3 7ET
Watling View School Catchment Area
Community special school · AL1 2NU
Heathlands School Catchment Area
Community special school · AL3 5AY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Batchwood School
Is Batchwood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Batchwood School currently has 111 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 108 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Batchwood School? ▾
Admission to Batchwood 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 Batchwood School cover? ▾
Batchwood School is a not applicable school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Batchwood School? ▾
Batchwood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.