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Redbourn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Redbourn Primary School is a community primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 394 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

394

Pupils

480

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Redbourn Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Redbourn Primary School?

The catchment area for Redbourn 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 Redbourn 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 →

Redbourn Primary School: 480 places, 82% filled: places available

Redbourn Primary School has a published admission number of 480 places. 394 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% 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. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of St Albans.

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) →

Redbourn Primary School: School Information

Full address
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 7EX
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
14.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117236

Other Primary Schools in St Albans

If Redbourn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Redbourn 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Redbourn Primary School

What is the catchment area for Redbourn Primary School?

The catchment area for Redbourn 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 Redbourn Primary School oversubscribed?

Redbourn Primary School has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 394 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Redbourn Primary School?

Admission to Redbourn 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 Redbourn Primary School cover?

Redbourn Primary School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Redbourn Primary School?

Redbourn Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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