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Mill Rythe Infant School Catchment Area

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

Mill Rythe Infant School is a foundation primary school in Hayling Island, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 150 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

150

Pupils

270

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Mill Rythe Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mill Rythe Infant School?

The catchment area for Mill Rythe Infant 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 Mill Rythe Infant 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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Mill Rythe Infant School: 270 places, 56% filled: places available

Mill Rythe Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 150 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 20.7% of pupils at Mill Rythe Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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 →

Mill Rythe Infant School: School Information

Full address
Havant Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0PA
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
20.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116490

Other Primary Schools in Hayling Island

If Mill Rythe Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hayling Island are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mill Rythe Infant 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: Mill Rythe Infant School

What is the catchment area for Mill Rythe Infant School?

The catchment area for Mill Rythe Infant 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 Mill Rythe Infant School oversubscribed?

Mill Rythe Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 150 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Mill Rythe Infant School?

Admission to Mill Rythe Infant 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 Mill Rythe Infant School cover?

Mill Rythe Infant School is a primary school in Hayling Island, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mill Rythe Infant School?

Mill Rythe Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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