Romsey Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Romsey Primary School & Nursery is a community primary school in Romsey, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 329 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
329
Pupils
420
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Romsey Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Romsey Primary School & Nursery?
The catchment area for Romsey Primary School & Nursery 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 Romsey Primary School & Nursery 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.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Romsey Primary School & Nursery: 420 places, 78% filled: places available
Romsey Primary School & Nursery has a published admission number of 420 places. 329 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Romsey.
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 →
Romsey Primary School & Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7PH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134945
Other Primary Schools in Romsey
If Romsey Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romsey are the next closest alternatives.
Braishfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 0QF
Cupernham Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 7JT
Cupernham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO51 7JT
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SO51 0JG
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SO51 8EP
Awbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SO51 0HL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Romsey Primary School & Nursery 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: Romsey Primary School & Nursery
What is the catchment area for Romsey Primary School & Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Romsey Primary School & Nursery 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 Romsey Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Romsey Primary School & Nursery has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 329 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Romsey Primary School & Nursery? ▾
Admission to Romsey Primary School & Nursery 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 Romsey Primary School & Nursery cover? ▾
Romsey Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Romsey, Hampshire, 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 Romsey Primary School & Nursery? ▾
Romsey Primary School & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.