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Hart Plain Junior School Catchment Area

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

Hart Plain Junior School is a community primary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

211

Pupils

240

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Hart Plain Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hart Plain Junior School?

The catchment area for Hart Plain Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Hart Plain Junior School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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Hart Plain Junior School: 240 places, 88% filled: places available

Hart Plain Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 211 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% 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. 48.8% of pupils at Hart Plain Junior School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Waterlooville.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Hart Plain Junior School: School Information

Full address
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8SA
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
48.8% of pupils
DfE URN
116244

Other Primary Schools in Waterlooville

If Hart Plain Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Waterlooville are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hart Plain 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hart Plain Junior School

What is the catchment area for Hart Plain Junior School?

The catchment area for Hart Plain Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hart Plain Junior School oversubscribed?

Hart Plain Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 211 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hart Plain Junior School?

Admission to Hart Plain Junior School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Hart Plain Junior School cover?

Hart Plain Junior School is a primary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, 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 Hart Plain Junior School?

Hart Plain Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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