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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is a academy converter primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 480 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5–11

Age range

480

Pupils

570

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School 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.

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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RL
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148434

Other Primary Schools in St Albans

If Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

Is Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School oversubscribed?

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School has a capacity of 570 places and currently has 480 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School?

Admission to Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant 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 Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School cover?

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School?

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.