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Hartest Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hartest Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 41 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

41

Pupils

105

Capacity

39%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hartest Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hartest Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Hartest Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Hartest Church of England Primary School is managed by Suffolk 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 Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Hartest Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 39% filled: places available

Hartest Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 41 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 39%. At 39% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 34.1% of pupils at Hartest Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.

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

Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Hartest Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Row, Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4DL
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
34.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144215

Other Primary Schools in Bury St Edmunds

If Hartest Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Suffolk

Hartest Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Suffolk. 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 Hartest Church of England 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: Hartest Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hartest Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Hartest Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hartest Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Hartest Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 41 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Hartest Church of England Primary School?

Hartest Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hartest Church of England Primary School cover?

Hartest Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 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 Hartest Church of England Primary School?

Hartest Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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