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Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

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

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Liphook, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-11

Age range

364

Pupils

360

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is managed by Hampshire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 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 Hampshire 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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Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School: at or above its 360 place limit

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 364 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 360 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liphook.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School: School Information

Full address
Avenue Close, Liphook, GU30 7QE
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.2% of pupils
DfE URN
116330

Other Primary Schools in Liphook

If Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liphook are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hampshire

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hampshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School

What is the catchment area for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes, Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School currently has 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School cover?

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Liphook, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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