Layston Church of England First School Catchment Area
Layston Church of England First School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–9
Age range
139
Pupils
150
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Layston Church of England First School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Layston Church of England First School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Layston Church of England First School — School Information
- Full address
- The Causeway, Buntingford, SG9 9EU
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–9 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117390
Other Primary Schools in Buntingford
If Layston Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Buntingford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Layston Church of England First School
Is Layston Church of England First School oversubscribed? ▾
Layston Church of England First School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Layston Church of England First School? ▾
Layston Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Layston Church of England First School cover? ▾
Layston Church of England First School is a primary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Layston Church of England First School? ▾
Layston Church of England First School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.