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Cranford Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Cranford Park Academy is an academy converter primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 871 pupils, and a capacity of 960 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

871

Pupils

960

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Cranford Park Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cranford Park Academy?

The catchment area for Cranford Park Academy is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cranford Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hillingdon. 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: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

Cranford Park Academy: 960 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Cranford Park Academy has a published admission number of 960 places. 871 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 960, Hillingdon'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. 25.2% of pupils at Cranford Park Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.

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

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

Cranford Park Academy: School Information

Full address
Phelps Way, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 4LQ
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138613

Other Primary Schools in Hayes

If Cranford Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hayes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cranford Park Academy 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: Cranford Park Academy

What is the catchment area for Cranford Park Academy?

The catchment area for Cranford Park Academy is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cranford Park Academy oversubscribed?

Cranford Park Academy is operating close to its capacity of 960 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cranford Park Academy?

Admission to Cranford Park Academy is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Cranford Park Academy cover?

Cranford Park Academy is a primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cranford Park Academy?

Cranford Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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