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Minet Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Minet Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 406 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

406

Pupils

480

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Minet Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Minet Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Minet Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon 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 Minet Infant and Nursery School is set by Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

Minet Infant and Nursery School: 480 places, 85% filled: places available

Minet Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 480 places. 406 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 480 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. 36.9% of pupils at Minet Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.

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

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

Minet Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Avondale Drive, Hayes, UB3 3NR
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Free school meals
36.9% of pupils
DfE URN
102392

Other Primary Schools in Hayes

If Minet Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hayes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Minet Infant and Nursery 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: Minet Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Minet Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Minet Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Minet Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Minet Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 406 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for Minet Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Minet Infant and Nursery School is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Minet Infant and Nursery School cover?

Minet Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Minet Infant and Nursery School?

Minet Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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