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Giles Junior School Catchment Area

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

Giles Junior School is a community primary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 329 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

329

Pupils

360

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Giles Junior School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Giles Junior 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Giles Junior School — School Information

Full address
Durham Road, Stevenage, SG1 4JQ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
24.3% of pupils
DfE URN
117306

Other Primary Schools in Stevenage

If Giles Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stevenage are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Giles Junior School

Is Giles Junior School oversubscribed?

Giles Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Giles Junior School?

Admission to Giles Junior 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 Giles Junior School cover?

Giles Junior School is a primary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Giles Junior School?

Giles Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.