Lanchester Primary School Catchment Area
Lanchester Primary School is a free s primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
334
Pupils
330
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Lanchester Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Lanchester 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 →Lanchester Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HD
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140954
Other Primary Schools in Watford
If Lanchester Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.
Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD17 2LX
Chater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WN
Chater Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 7RD
Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0AZ
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WF
Parkgate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7DN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lanchester Primary School
Is Lanchester Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lanchester Primary School currently has 334 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lanchester Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lanchester 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 Lanchester Primary School cover? ▾
Lanchester Primary School is a primary school in Watford, 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 Lanchester Primary School? ▾
Lanchester Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.