Braishfield Primary School Catchment Area
Braishfield Primary School is a community primary school in Romsey, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
102
Pupils
105
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Braishfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Braishfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Braishfield Primary School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Braishfield Primary School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Braishfield Primary School: 105 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Braishfield Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Hampshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Romsey.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →
Braishfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Common Hill Road, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QF
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115866
Other Primary Schools in Romsey
If Braishfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romsey are the next closest alternatives.
Cupernham Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 7JT
Cupernham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 7JT
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SO51 0JG
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SO51 8EP
Romsey Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 7PH
Awbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SO51 0HL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Braishfield Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Braishfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Braishfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Braishfield Primary School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Braishfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Braishfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Braishfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Braishfield Primary School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Braishfield Primary School cover? ▾
Braishfield Primary School is a primary school in Romsey, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Braishfield Primary School? ▾
Braishfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.