Harefield Junior School Catchment Area
Harefield Junior School is a community primary school in Harefield, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7-11
Age range
201
Pupils
240
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Harefield Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harefield Junior School?
The catchment area for Harefield Junior School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon 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 Harefield Junior School is set by Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →Harefield Junior School: 240 places, 84% filled: places available
Harefield Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 201 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 28.4% of pupils at Harefield Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →
Harefield Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6BJ
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102381
Other Primary Schools in Harefield
If Harefield Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harefield are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Harefield Junior 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Harefield Junior School
What is the catchment area for Harefield Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Harefield Junior School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harefield Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Harefield Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 201 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.
What is the admissions policy for Harefield Junior School? ▾
Admission to Harefield Junior School is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Harefield Junior School cover? ▾
Harefield Junior School is a primary school in Harefield, Hillingdon, 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 Harefield Junior School? ▾
Harefield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.