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Marden Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Marden Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

98

Pupils

119

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Marden Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marden Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Marden Primary Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Marden Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Herefordshire, County of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Marden Primary Academy: 119 places, 82% filled: places available

Marden Primary Academy has a published admission number of 119 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 119 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. 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hereford.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Marden Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Marden, Hereford, HR1 3EW
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140526

Other Primary Schools in Hereford

If Marden Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marden Primary Academy 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: Marden Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Marden Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Marden Primary Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marden Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Marden Primary Academy has a capacity of 119 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.

What is the admissions policy for Marden Primary Academy?

Admission to Marden Primary Academy is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Marden Primary Academy cover?

Marden Primary Academy is a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marden Primary Academy?

Marden Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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