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Clifford Primary School Catchment Area

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

Clifford Primary School is a community primary school in Clifford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 96 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

96

Pupils

105

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Clifford Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clifford Primary School?

The catchment area for Clifford Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 Clifford Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Clifford Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Clifford Primary School: 105 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Clifford Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 96 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, Herefordshire, County of'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. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Clifford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Clifford Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, Clifford, HR3 5HA
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
116668

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Clifford 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: Clifford Primary School

What is the catchment area for Clifford Primary School?

The catchment area for Clifford Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Clifford Primary School oversubscribed?

Clifford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Clifford Primary School?

Admission to Clifford Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Clifford Primary School cover?

Clifford Primary School is a primary school in Clifford, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Clifford Primary School?

Clifford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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