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Laurance Haines School Catchment Area

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

Laurance Haines School is a academy converter primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 468 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

468

Pupils

420

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Laurance Haines School Catchment Area Information

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

Currently oversubscribed: 468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Laurance Haines School — School Information

Full address
Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0DD
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
16.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143603

Other Primary Schools in Watford

If Laurance Haines School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Laurance Haines School

Is Laurance Haines School oversubscribed?

Yes — Laurance Haines School currently has 468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Laurance Haines School?

Admission to Laurance Haines 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 Laurance Haines School cover?

Laurance Haines School is a primary school in Watford, 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 Laurance Haines School?

Laurance Haines School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.