Kenilworth Primary School Catchment Area
Kenilworth Primary School is a community primary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 220 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
220
Pupils
225
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Kenilworth Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kenilworth Primary School?
The catchment area for Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth 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.
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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 →Kenilworth Primary School: 225 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Kenilworth Primary School has a published admission number of 225 places. 220 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 225, 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. 28% of pupils at Kenilworth 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) →
Kenilworth Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 1QL
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117183
Other Primary Schools in Borehamwood
If Kenilworth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Borehamwood are the next closest alternatives.
Cowley Hill School Catchment Area
Community school · WD6 5DP
Woodlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD6 5JF
Summerswood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD6 2DW
Saffron Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD6 2PP
Monksmead School Catchment Area
Community school · WD6 1HL
St Teresa Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WD6 5HL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kenilworth 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.
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.4 miles away
New End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 7.5 miles away
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kenilworth Primary School
What is the catchment area for Kenilworth Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Kenilworth Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 225 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Kenilworth Primary School? ▾
Admission to Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Primary School cover? ▾
Kenilworth Primary School is a primary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kenilworth Primary School? ▾
Kenilworth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.