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Chorleywood Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chorleywood Primary School is a community primary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

224

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Chorleywood Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chorleywood Primary School?

The catchment area for Chorleywood Primary 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 Chorleywood Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Chorleywood Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Chorleywood Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 224 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Hertfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rickmansworth.

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) →

Chorleywood Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5HR
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
117093

Other Primary Schools in Rickmansworth

If Chorleywood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rickmansworth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chorleywood 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chorleywood Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chorleywood Primary School?

The catchment area for Chorleywood Primary 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 Chorleywood Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Chorleywood Primary School currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chorleywood Primary School?

Admission to Chorleywood Primary 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 Chorleywood Primary School cover?

Chorleywood Primary School is a primary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, 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 Chorleywood Primary School?

Chorleywood Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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