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Chancellor's School Catchment Area

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

Chancellor's School is a academy converter secondary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1253 pupils, and a capacity of 1292 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,253

Pupils

1,292

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Chancellor's School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chancellor's 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: 97% 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.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Chancellor's School — School Information

Full address
Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7BN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147246

Other Secondary Schools in Hatfield

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Chancellor's School

Is Chancellor's School oversubscribed?

Chancellor's School is operating close to its capacity of 1292 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chancellor's School?

Admission to Chancellor's 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 Chancellor's School cover?

Chancellor's 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 Chancellor's School?

Chancellor's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.