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Norwood Primary & Pre-School Catchment Area

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

Norwood Primary & Pre-School is a community primary school in Eastleigh, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

396

Pupils

450

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Norwood Primary & Pre-School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Norwood Primary & Pre-School?

The catchment area for Norwood Primary & Pre-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 Norwood Primary & Pre-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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Norwood Primary & Pre-School: 450 places, 88% filled: places available

Norwood Primary & Pre-School has a published admission number of 450 places. 396 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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. 21.2% of pupils at Norwood Primary & Pre-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 →

Norwood Primary & Pre-School: School Information

Full address
Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5JL
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
116078

Other Primary Schools in Eastleigh

If Norwood Primary & Pre-School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Eastleigh are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Norwood Primary & Pre-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: Norwood Primary & Pre-School

What is the catchment area for Norwood Primary & Pre-School?

The catchment area for Norwood Primary & Pre-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 Norwood Primary & Pre-School oversubscribed?

Norwood Primary & Pre-School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 396 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Norwood Primary & Pre-School?

Admission to Norwood Primary & Pre-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 Norwood Primary & Pre-School cover?

Norwood Primary & Pre-School is a primary school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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