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Hatfield Heath Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hatfield Heath Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Hatfield Heath Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hatfield Heath Primary School?

The catchment area for Hatfield Heath Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hatfield Heath Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Essex catchment area documents →

Hatfield Heath Primary School: 210 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Hatfield Heath Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bishop's Stortford.

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

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Hatfield Heath Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7EA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141714

Other Primary Schools in Bishop's Stortford

If Hatfield Heath Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop's Stortford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hatfield Heath 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: Hatfield Heath Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hatfield Heath Primary School?

The catchment area for Hatfield Heath Primary School is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hatfield Heath Primary School oversubscribed?

Hatfield Heath Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hatfield Heath Primary School?

Admission to Hatfield Heath Primary School is managed by Essex. 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 Hatfield Heath Primary School cover?

Hatfield Heath Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex, 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 Hatfield Heath Primary School?

Hatfield Heath Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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