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Little Missenden Church of England School Catchment Area

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

Little Missenden Church of England School is a voluntary aided primary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 32 pupils, and a capacity of 45 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

32

Pupils

45

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Little Missenden Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Little Missenden Church of England School?

The catchment area for Little Missenden Church of England School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Little Missenden Church of England School is managed by Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Little Missenden Church of England School: 45 places, 71% filled: places available

Little Missenden Church of England School has a published admission number of 45 places. 32 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 45 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Amersham.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Little Missenden Church of England School: School Information

Full address
Little Missenden, Amersham, HP7 0RA
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.3% of pupils
DfE URN
110457

Other Primary Schools in Amersham

If Little Missenden Church of England School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Amersham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Buckinghamshire

Little Missenden Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Buckinghamshire. 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 Little Missenden Church of England 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 Missenden Church of England School

What is the catchment area for Little Missenden Church of England School?

The catchment area for Little Missenden Church of England School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Little Missenden Church of England School oversubscribed?

Little Missenden Church of England School has a capacity of 45 places and currently has 32 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Little Missenden Church of England School?

Little Missenden Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Little Missenden Church of England School cover?

Little Missenden Church of England School is a primary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Little Missenden Church of England School?

Little Missenden Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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