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Dundale Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Dundale Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Tring, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

197

Pupils

240

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Dundale Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dundale Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Dundale Primary School and Nursery 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.

As an academy, Dundale Primary School and Nursery 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.

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 →

Dundale Primary School and Nursery: 240 places, 82% filled: places available

Dundale Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 240 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.2% of pupils at Dundale Primary School and Nursery are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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) →

Dundale Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Dundale Primary School, Silk Mill Way, Tring, HP23 5DJ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148710

Other Primary Schools in Tring

If Dundale Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tring are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Dundale Primary School and Nursery 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: Dundale Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Dundale Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Dundale Primary School and Nursery 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 Dundale Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Dundale Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 197 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Dundale Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Dundale Primary School and Nursery 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 Dundale Primary School and Nursery cover?

Dundale Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Tring, Hertfordshire, 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 Dundale Primary School and Nursery?

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

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