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Icknield School Catchment Area

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

Icknield School is a community special not applicable school in Andover, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 94 pupils, and a capacity of 88 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-19

Age range

94

Pupils

88

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Icknield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Icknield School?

The catchment area for Icknield School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Icknield School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 94 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 88 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire 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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Icknield School: at or above its 88 place limit

Icknield School has a published admission number of 88 places. 94 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 88 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50% of pupils at Icknield School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Andover.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Icknield School: School Information

Full address
River Way, Andover, SP11 6LT
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
116609

Other Not applicable Schools in Andover

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Icknield 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: Icknield School

What is the catchment area for Icknield School?

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

Is Icknield School oversubscribed?

Yes, Icknield School currently has 94 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 88 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Icknield School?

Admission to Icknield School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Icknield School cover?

Icknield School is a not applicable school in Andover, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Icknield School?

Icknield School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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