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Croxley Danes School Catchment Area

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

Croxley Danes School is a free s secondary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1082 pupils, and a capacity of 1206 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,082

Pupils

1,206

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Croxley Danes School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Croxley Danes School?

The catchment area for Croxley Danes School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

Secondary school places at Croxley Danes School are allocated by Hertfordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 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 →

Croxley Danes School: 1206 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Croxley Danes School has a published admission number of 1206 places. 1082 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1206, Hertfordshire'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. 14.9% 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) →

Croxley Danes School: School Information

Full address
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3LR
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
14.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144402

Other Secondary Schools in Rickmansworth

If Croxley Danes School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rickmansworth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Croxley Danes 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: Croxley Danes School

What is the catchment area for Croxley Danes School?

The catchment area for Croxley Danes School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Croxley Danes School oversubscribed?

Croxley Danes School is operating close to its capacity of 1206 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Croxley Danes School?

Admission to Croxley Danes 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 Croxley Danes School cover?

Croxley Danes School is a secondary school in Rickmansworth, 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 Croxley Danes School?

Croxley Danes School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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