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Hartford Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hartford Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 397 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

397

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hartford Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hartford Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire West and Chester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

Hartford Primary School — School Information

Full address
Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NA
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
6.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149663

Other Primary Schools in Northwich

If Hartford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hartford Primary School

Is Hartford Primary School oversubscribed?

Hartford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hartford Primary School?

Admission to Hartford Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Hartford Primary School cover?

Hartford Primary School is a primary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 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 Hartford Primary School?

Hartford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.