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Gaddesden Row JMI School Catchment Area

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

Gaddesden Row JMI School is a community primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

49

Pupils

56

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Gaddesden Row JMI School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gaddesden Row JMI School?

The catchment area for Gaddesden Row JMI School 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.

The catchment area for Gaddesden Row JMI School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Gaddesden Row JMI School: 56 places, 88% filled: places available

Gaddesden Row JMI School has a published admission number of 56 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 28.6% of pupils at Gaddesden Row JMI School 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) →

Gaddesden Row JMI School: School Information

Full address
Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HG
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
117101

Other Primary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If Gaddesden Row JMI School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Gaddesden Row JMI 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: Gaddesden Row JMI School

What is the catchment area for Gaddesden Row JMI School?

The catchment area for Gaddesden Row JMI School 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 Gaddesden Row JMI School oversubscribed?

Gaddesden Row JMI School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Gaddesden Row JMI School?

Admission to Gaddesden Row JMI 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 Gaddesden Row JMI School cover?

Gaddesden Row JMI School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Gaddesden Row JMI School?

Gaddesden Row JMI School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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