Crabtree Junior School Catchment Area
Crabtree Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
256
Pupils
256
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Crabtree Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Crabtree Junior 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.
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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 →Crabtree Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 0.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140708
Other Primary Schools in Harpenden
If Crabtree Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harpenden are the next closest alternatives.
Sauncey Wood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 5HL
Manland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4QW
Roundwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 3AD
The Grove Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 1QB
The Grove Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 1QD
The Lea Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4LE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Crabtree Junior School
Is Crabtree Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Crabtree Junior School currently has 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 256 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Crabtree Junior School? ▾
Admission to Crabtree Junior 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 Crabtree Junior School cover? ▾
Crabtree Junior School is a primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Crabtree Junior School? ▾
Crabtree Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.