Purwell Primary School Catchment Area
Purwell Primary School is a community primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 243 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
163
Pupils
243
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Purwell Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Purwell Primary School?
The catchment area for Purwell Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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 Purwell Primary School is set by Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Purwell Primary School: 243 places, 67% filled: places available
Purwell Primary School has a published admission number of 243 places. 163 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 243 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. 34.2% of pupils at Purwell Primary 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) →
Purwell Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117224
Other Primary Schools in Hitchin
If Purwell Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
Shillington Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 3NX
Roecroft Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 4PF
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 9AG
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 1XR
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 0JP
Kimpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 8RB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Purwell Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Purwell Primary School
What is the catchment area for Purwell Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Purwell Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Purwell Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Purwell Primary School has a capacity of 243 places and currently has 163 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Purwell Primary School? ▾
Admission to Purwell Primary 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 Purwell Primary School cover? ▾
Purwell Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.