Buntingford First School Catchment Area
Buntingford First School is a free s primary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 123 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-9
Age range
123
Pupils
330
Capacity
37%
Fill rate
Buntingford First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Buntingford First School?
The catchment area for Buntingford 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 Buntingford 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 →Buntingford First School: 330 places, 37% filled: places available
Buntingford First School has a published admission number of 330 places. 123 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 330 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. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Buntingford.
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) →
Buntingford First School: School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-9 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149748
Other Primary Schools in Buntingford
If Buntingford First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buntingford are the next closest alternatives.
Anstey First School Catchment Area
Community school · SG9 0BY
Millfield First and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG9 9DT
Layston Church of England First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SG9 9EU
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SG9 0NR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Buntingford 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.
Jenyns First School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · Ware · 2.7 miles away
Furneux Pelham Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Furneux Pelham · 3.9 miles away
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Nr Buntingford · 4.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buntingford First School
What is the catchment area for Buntingford First School? ▾
The catchment area for Buntingford 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 Buntingford First School oversubscribed? ▾
Buntingford First School has a capacity of 330 places and currently has 123 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Buntingford First School? ▾
Admission to Buntingford 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 Buntingford First School cover? ▾
Buntingford 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.