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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Catchment Area

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

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is a voluntary controlled middle deemed secondary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 485 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

9–13

Age range

485

Pupils

480

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 485 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School — School Information

Full address
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, SG9 9AW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9–13 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117554

Frequently Asked Questions — Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Is Edwinstree Church of England Middle School oversubscribed?

Yes — Edwinstree Church of England Middle School currently has 485 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Edwinstree Church of England Middle School cover?

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.