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Hopelands Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Hopelands Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 82 pupils, and a capacity of 95 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

82

Pupils

95

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Hopelands Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hopelands Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Hopelands Preparatory School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire 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 Hopelands Preparatory School is set by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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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Hopelands Preparatory School: 95 places, 86% filled: places available

Hopelands Preparatory School has a published admission number of 95 places. 82 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 95 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.

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Hopelands Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
38-40 Regent Street, Stonehouse, GL10 2AD
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115805

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Hopelands Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hopelands Preparatory 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: Hopelands Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Hopelands Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Hopelands Preparatory School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hopelands Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Hopelands Preparatory School has a capacity of 95 places and currently has 82 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Hopelands Preparatory School?

Admission to Hopelands Preparatory School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Hopelands Preparatory School cover?

Hopelands Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Gloucestershire, 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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