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Hurst Drive Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hurst Drive Primary School is a community primary school in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

390

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hurst Drive Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hurst Drive Primary School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Hurst Drive Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
32.8% of pupils
DfE URN
117180

Other Primary Schools in Waltham Cross

If Hurst Drive Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Waltham Cross are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hurst Drive Primary School

Is Hurst Drive Primary School oversubscribed?

Hurst Drive Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hurst Drive Primary School?

Admission to Hurst Drive Primary School 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 Hurst Drive Primary School cover?

Hurst Drive Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, 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 Hurst Drive Primary School?

Hurst Drive Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.