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Jupiter Primary School Catchment Area

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

Jupiter Primary School is a free s primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 410 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

410

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Jupiter Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Jupiter Primary School?

The catchment area for Jupiter Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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 Jupiter 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Jupiter Primary School: 420 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Jupiter Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 410 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Hertfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22% of pupils at Jupiter Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Jupiter Primary School: School Information

Full address
Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NT
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22% of pupils
DfE URN
140955

Other Primary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If Jupiter Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Jupiter Primary 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: Jupiter Primary School

What is the catchment area for Jupiter Primary School?

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

Is Jupiter Primary School oversubscribed?

Jupiter Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Jupiter Primary School?

Admission to Jupiter 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 Jupiter Primary School cover?

Jupiter Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, 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 Jupiter Primary School?

Jupiter Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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