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Ivingswood Academy Catchment Area

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

Ivingswood Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

156

Pupils

218

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Ivingswood Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ivingswood Academy?

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

As an academy, Ivingswood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Ivingswood Academy: 218 places, 72% filled: places available

Ivingswood Academy has a published admission number of 218 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 218 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. 48.9% of pupils at Ivingswood Academy 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 Chesham.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Ivingswood Academy: School Information

Full address
Greenway, Chesham, HP5 2BY
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
48.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149096

Other Primary Schools in Chesham

If Ivingswood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chesham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ivingswood Academy 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: Ivingswood Academy

What is the catchment area for Ivingswood Academy?

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

Is Ivingswood Academy oversubscribed?

Ivingswood Academy has a capacity of 218 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Ivingswood Academy?

Admission to Ivingswood Academy is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Ivingswood Academy cover?

Ivingswood Academy is a primary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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