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Layston Church of England First School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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.