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Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 102 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

52

Pupils

102

Capacity

51%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?

The catchment area for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is managed by West Berkshire 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School: 102 places, 51% filled: places available

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School has a published admission number of 102 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 102 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. 21.2% of pupils at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Berkshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Berkshire 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. Find West Berkshire school admissions →

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School: School Information

Full address
Newbury Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, RG18 0TR
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
109964

Other Primary Schools in Thatcham

If Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thatcham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Berkshire

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Berkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary 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: Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?

The catchment area for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School oversubscribed?

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School has a capacity of 102 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School cover?

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is a primary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?

Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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