Shamblehurst Primary School Catchment Area
Shamblehurst Primary School is a community primary school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 401 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
401
Pupils
450
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Shamblehurst Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shamblehurst Primary School?
The catchment area for Shamblehurst Primary School 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 Shamblehurst Primary School 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 →Shamblehurst Primary School: 450 places, 89% filled: places available
Shamblehurst Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 401 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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. 22.7% of pupils at Shamblehurst Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.
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 →
Shamblehurst Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115972
Other Primary Schools in Southampton
If Shamblehurst Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
Bishops Waltham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 1EP
North Baddesley Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO52 9EE
Curdridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 2DR
Wildground Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4LG
Wildground Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4JX
Waterside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 6ET
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shamblehurst 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: Shamblehurst Primary School
What is the catchment area for Shamblehurst Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Shamblehurst Primary School 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 Shamblehurst Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shamblehurst Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 401 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Shamblehurst Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shamblehurst Primary School 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 Shamblehurst Primary School cover? ▾
Shamblehurst Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shamblehurst Primary School? ▾
Shamblehurst Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.