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Medstead Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Medstead Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Alton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 224 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

190

Pupils

224

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Medstead Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Medstead Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Medstead Church of England Primary 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 Medstead Church of England Primary 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.

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.

Find Hampshire catchment area documents →

Medstead Church of England Primary School: 224 places, 85% filled: places available

Medstead Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 224 places. 190 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 224 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. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Alton.

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 →

Medstead Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Roedowns Road, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5LG
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.5% of pupils
DfE URN
116300

Other Primary Schools in Alton

If Medstead Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hampshire

Medstead Church of England Primary 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 Medstead Church of England 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: Medstead Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Medstead Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Medstead Church of England Primary 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 Medstead Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Medstead Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 224 places and currently has 190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Medstead Church of England Primary School?

Medstead Church of England Primary 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 Medstead Church of England Primary School cover?

Medstead Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Alton, Hampshire, 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 Medstead Church of England Primary School?

Medstead Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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