Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School is a community primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
419
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant 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 →Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Gaping Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JQ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117337
Other Primary Schools in Hitchin
If Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Is Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School? ▾
Admission to Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant 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 Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School cover? ▾
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School? ▾
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.