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Mendham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mendham Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Harleston, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

63

Pupils

80

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Mendham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mendham Primary School?

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

As an academy, Mendham Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. 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 Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Mendham Primary School: 80 places, 79% filled: places available

Mendham Primary School has a published admission number of 80 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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. 28.6% of pupils at Mendham Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.

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

Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Mendham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0NJ
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143069

Other Primary Schools in Harleston

If Mendham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harleston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mendham 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: Mendham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mendham Primary School?

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

Is Mendham Primary School oversubscribed?

Mendham Primary School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 63 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Mendham Primary School?

Admission to Mendham Primary School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Mendham Primary School cover?

Mendham Primary School is a primary school in Harleston, Suffolk, 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 Mendham Primary School?

Mendham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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