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Locks Heath Junior School Catchment Area

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

Locks Heath Junior School is a community primary school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 512 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

435

Pupils

512

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Locks Heath Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Locks Heath Junior School?

The catchment area for Locks Heath 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 siblings. Hampshire 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 Locks Heath Junior School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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Locks Heath Junior School: 512 places, 85% filled: places available

Locks Heath Junior School has a published admission number of 512 places. 435 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 512 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. 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Southampton.

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 →

Locks Heath Junior School: School Information

Full address
Warsash Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 9NZ
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
9.9% of pupils
DfE URN
115926

Other Primary Schools in Southampton

If Locks Heath Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Locks Heath 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: Locks Heath Junior School

What is the catchment area for Locks Heath Junior School?

The catchment area for Locks Heath 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 siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Locks Heath Junior School oversubscribed?

Locks Heath Junior School has a capacity of 512 places and currently has 435 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Locks Heath Junior School?

Admission to Locks Heath Junior School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Locks Heath Junior School cover?

Locks Heath Junior School is a primary school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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