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Hertford Prep Catchment Area

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

Hertford Prep is an other independent not applicable school in Hertford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

137

Pupils

205

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Hertford Prep Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hertford Prep?

The catchment area for Hertford Prep is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hertfordshire 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 Hertford Prep is set by Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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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Hertford Prep: 205 places, 67% filled: places available

Hertford Prep has a published admission number of 205 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 205 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.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Hertford Prep: School Information

Full address
St Mary's Lane, Hertingfordbury, Hertford, SG14 2LX
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
117629

Other Not applicable Schools in Hertford

If Hertford Prep is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hertford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hertford Prep 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: Hertford Prep

What is the catchment area for Hertford Prep?

The catchment area for Hertford Prep is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hertford Prep oversubscribed?

Hertford Prep has a capacity of 205 places and currently has 137 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hertford Prep?

Admission to Hertford Prep is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Hertford Prep cover?

Hertford Prep is a not applicable school in Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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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