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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Catchment Area

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

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is a academy converter secondary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 942 pupils, and a capacity of 1003 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

942

Pupils

1,003

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School — School Information

Full address
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NL
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137757

Other Secondary Schools in Hatfield

If Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hatfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

Is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School oversubscribed?

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is operating close to its capacity of 1003 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School?

Admission to Bishop's Hatfield Girls' 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 Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School cover?

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is a secondary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School?

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.