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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 186 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

186

Pupils

210

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery 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.

The catchment area for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School is set by Essex 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 Essex 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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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School: 210 places, 89% filled: places available

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 210 places. 186 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 18.3% 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) →

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BP
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
114975

Other Primary Schools in Bishop's Stortford

If Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery 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 Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery 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: Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery 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 Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 186 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery 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 Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School cover?

Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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