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Little Hadham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Little Hadham Primary School is a community primary school in Ware, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

139

Pupils

140

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Little Hadham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Little Hadham Primary School?

The catchment area for Little Hadham Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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 siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Little Hadham 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Little Hadham Primary School: 140 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Little Hadham Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, Hertfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ware.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Little Hadham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stortford Road, Little Hadham, Ware, SG11 2DX
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
117126

Other Primary Schools in Ware

If Little Hadham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ware are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Little Hadham Primary 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: Little Hadham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Little Hadham Primary School?

The catchment area for Little Hadham Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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 siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Little Hadham Primary School oversubscribed?

Little Hadham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Little Hadham Primary School?

Admission to Little Hadham 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 Little Hadham Primary School cover?

Little Hadham Primary School is a primary school in Ware, 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 Little Hadham Primary School?

Little Hadham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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