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Onslow St Audrey's School Catchment Area

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

Onslow St Audrey's School is an academy converter secondary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 807 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

807

Pupils

750

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Onslow St Audrey's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Onslow St Audrey's School?

The catchment area for Onslow St Audrey's School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Onslow St Audrey's School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 807 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hertfordshire 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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Onslow St Audrey's School: at or above its 750 place limit

Onslow St Audrey's School has a published admission number of 750 places. 807 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 750 places. Hertfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.5% of pupils at Onslow St Audrey's School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Onslow St Audrey's School: School Information

Full address
Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AB
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
31.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147535

Other Secondary Schools in Hatfield

If Onslow St Audrey's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hatfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Onslow St Audrey's 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: Onslow St Audrey's School

What is the catchment area for Onslow St Audrey's School?

The catchment area for Onslow St Audrey's School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Onslow St Audrey's School oversubscribed?

Yes, Onslow St Audrey's School currently has 807 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Onslow St Audrey's School?

Admission to Onslow St Audrey's School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Onslow St Audrey's School cover?

Onslow St Audrey's School is a secondary school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Onslow St Audrey's School?

Onslow St Audrey's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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