Hungerford Primary School Catchment Area
Hungerford Primary School is a community primary school in Hungerford, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 326 pupils, and a capacity of 383 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
326
Pupils
383
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Hungerford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hungerford Primary School?
The catchment area for Hungerford Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire 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 Hungerford Primary School is set by West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Hungerford Primary School: 383 places, 85% filled: places available
Hungerford Primary School has a published admission number of 383 places. 326 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 383 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. 28.2% of pupils at Hungerford Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across West Berkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Berkshire 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. Find West Berkshire school admissions →
Hungerford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Fairview Road, Hungerford, RG17 0BT
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109816
Other Primary Schools in Hungerford
If Hungerford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hungerford are the next closest alternatives.
Inkpen Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG17 9QE
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG17 9XN
Shefford C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG17 7DB
Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG17 0TF
Lambourn CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG17 7LJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hungerford 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hungerford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hungerford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hungerford Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hungerford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hungerford Primary School has a capacity of 383 places and currently has 326 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Hungerford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hungerford Primary School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 Hungerford Primary School cover? ▾
Hungerford Primary School is a primary school in Hungerford, West Berkshire, 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 Hungerford Primary School? ▾
Hungerford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.