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Icknield Walk First School Catchment Area

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

Icknield Walk First School is a community primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–9

Age range

345

Pupils

360

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Icknield Walk First School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Icknield Walk First 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: 96% 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 →

Icknield Walk First School — School Information

Full address
Poplar Drive, Royston, SG8 7EZ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Free school meals
8.9% of pupils
DfE URN
117278

Other Primary Schools in Royston

If Icknield Walk First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Icknield Walk First School

Is Icknield Walk First School oversubscribed?

Icknield Walk First School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Icknield Walk First School?

Admission to Icknield Walk First 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 Icknield Walk First School cover?

Icknield Walk First School is a primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Icknield Walk First School?

Icknield Walk First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.