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Minet Junior School Catchment Area

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

Minet Junior School is a community primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

381

Pupils

480

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Minet Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Minet Junior School?

The catchment area for Minet Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 480 places, 79% filled: places available

Minet Junior School has a published admission number of 480 places. 381 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% 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. 40.9% of pupils at Minet Junior School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hayes.

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 Junior School: School Information

Full address
Avondale Drive, Hayes, UB3 3NR
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
102391

Other Primary Schools in Hayes

If Minet Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School

What is the catchment area for Minet Junior School?

The catchment area for Minet Junior 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 Junior School oversubscribed?

Minet Junior School has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 381 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for Minet Junior School?

Admission to Minet Junior 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 Junior School cover?

Minet Junior School is a primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Minet Junior School?

Minet Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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