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Ickleford Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ickleford Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

208

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Ickleford Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Ickleford Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 →

Ickleford Primary School — School Information

Full address
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3TG
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117401

Other Primary Schools in Hitchin

If Ickleford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ickleford Primary School

Is Ickleford Primary School oversubscribed?

Ickleford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ickleford Primary School?

Ickleford Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ickleford Primary School cover?

Ickleford Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, 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 Ickleford Primary School?

Ickleford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.